There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane CHS - SEA
8h 16m$193–736Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
3d 4h$916–2,106Drive 2,889.3 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Seattlecar 2,889.3 mi
2d$528–762Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane HHH - SEA
11h 50m$195–733
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Seattle is to drive and fly which costs $190 - $750 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Seattle via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
The distance between Charleston and Seattle is 2453 miles. The road distance is 2906.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 3 days 4h and costs $900 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Charleston to Seattle, including transfers.
Charleston to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $900 - $2,200 and takes 3 days 4h.
Seattle is 3h behind Charleston. It is currently 1:49 PM in Charleston and 10:49 AM in Seattle.
Charleston to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Seattle via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Seattle is 2906 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Charleston to Seattle.
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