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How to get fromCharleston to Sunnyvaleby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Sunnyvale by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CHS - SJC
    9h 15m
    $216–803

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

    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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 37m
    $153–644

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3d 13h
    $1,199–2,526

  4. Drive 2,717.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Sunnyvalecar car 2,717.4 mi
    44h 5m
    $496–717

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

    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
    12h 43m
    $225–835

  6. Fly Charleston International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CHS - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    11h 13m
    $240–877

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,389.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 3d 13h.

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