There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane SBP - CHS
9h 6m$173–639Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 7h$1,200–2,552Drive 2,581.5 mi
- Drive from Pismo Beach to Charlestoncar 2,581.5 mi
42h 49m$472–681Fly to Savannah, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Savannah (SAV)plane SBP - SAV
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 52m$285–911
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Charleston is to fly which costs $170 - $650 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Charleston is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Charleston is 2350 miles. The road distance is 2596.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 3 days 7h and costs $1,200 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Pismo Beach to Charleston, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Charleston is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,200 - $2,600 and takes 3 days 7h.
Charleston is 3h ahead of Pismo Beach. It is currently 1:05 PM in Pismo Beach and 4:05 PM in Charleston.
Pismo Beach to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Charleston via Grover Beach Amtrak, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Savannah via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Savannah via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Charleston is 2597 miles. It takes approximately 42h 49m to drive from Pismo Beach to Charleston.
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