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How to get fromCharleston to Santa Cruzby plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CHS - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 11m
    $211–799

  2. Fly Charleston International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CHS - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 53m
    $160–685

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Emeryville to San Josetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus
    3d 14h
    $1,127–2,518

  4. Drive 2,706.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Santa Cruzcar car 2,706.9 mi
    44h 8m
    $494–714

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CHS - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    11h 19m
    $225–842

  6. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HHH - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    13h 40m
    $225–850

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,417.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Ocean & Water via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 3d 14h.

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