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How to get fromPalm Springs to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Charleston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PSP - CHS
    8h
    $187–720

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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 3h
    $1,160–2,422

  3. Drive 2,350.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Charlestoncar car 2,350.8 mi
    38h 30m
    $429–620

  4. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane PSP - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    20h
    $193–695

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,111.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours.

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