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How to get fromLong Beach to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Long Beach to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGB - CHS
    9h 43m
    $193–753

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,139–2,403

  3. Drive 2,457.2 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Charlestoncar car 2,457.2 mi
    40h 1m
    $449–648

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAX - CHS
    8h 48m
    $196–858

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BUR - CHS
    12h 10m
    $210–814

  6. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SNA - CHS
    13h 17m
    $199–809

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ONT - CHS
    13h 38m
    $214–818

Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,210.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Long Beach Station to Charleston via Union Station - Metro A-Line, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 4h.

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