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

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There are 5 ways to get from Orange County 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 36m
    $211–786

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAX - CHS
    9h 26m
    $210–887

  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
    $1,067–2,389

  4. Drive 2,441.5 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Charlestoncar car 2,441.5 mi
    39h 44m
    $446–644

  5. 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: 2,193.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Orange County, 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 Santa Ana to Charleston via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 1h.

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