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

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SNA - CHS
    8h 41m
    $220–797

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGB - CHS
    11h 5m
    $186–756

  3. 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 1h
    $1,066–2,389

  4. Drive 2,438 mi

    1. Drive from Orange to Charlestoncar car 2,438 mi
    39h 40m
    $445–643

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAX - CHS
    9h 16m
    $207–876

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SAN - CHS
    11h 24m
    $579–1,059

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,195.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orange to Charleston via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 1h.

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