What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Charleston is to bus which costs $360 - $750 and takes 2 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Charleston is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Charleston?

The distance between Los Angeles and Charleston is 2093 miles. The road distance is 2325.8 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $360 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Charleston?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Los Angeles to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Charleston bus from?

Los Angeles to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Charleston train from?

Los Angeles to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles to Charleston?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Charleston is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Los Angeles to Charleston bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Charleston?

Charleston is 3h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 7:45 AM in Los Angeles and 10:45 AM in Charleston.

Where does the Los Angeles to Charleston train arrive?

Los Angeles to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Charleston is 2326 miles. It takes approximately 37h to drive from Los Angeles to Charleston.

How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles to Charleston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Charleston?

Book your Los Angeles to Charleston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 39+ hotels available in Charleston.

Los Angeles to Charleston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane LAX - CRW
8h 36m
$200–778
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus
2d 7h
$367–727
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
2d 9h
$881–1,815
Drive 2,312.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Charlestoncar 2,312.3 mi
37h
$422–610
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane BUR - CRW
11h 49m
$219–824
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ONT - CRW
9h 26m
$236–892
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane SNA - CRW
11h 28m
$224–835

Los Angeles to Charleston by bus

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Distance: 2,081.3 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Charleston Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Columbus in around 2d 7h.

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