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How to get fromLancaster to Charlestonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Lancaster to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAX - CHS
    10h 36m
    $210–880

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BUR - CHS
    12h
    $184–718

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 5h
    $1,082–2,398

  4. Drive 2,418.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Charlestoncar car 2,418.4 mi
    39h 45m
    $442–638

  5. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Senior Center/Jackman St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BFL - CHS
    12h 26m
    $217–834

  6. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGB - CHS
    13h 35m
    $199–773

  7. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ONT - CHS
    14h 40m
    $198–823

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SNA - CHS
    15h 45m
    $198–774

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,306.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to Charleston via L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 5h.

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