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

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ONT - CHS
    9h 44m
    $174–754

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAX - CHS
    9h 41m
    $159–679

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside 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
    2d 23h
    $1,929–2,990

  4. Drive  2,403.8 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Charlestoncar car 2,403.8 mi
    39h 21m
    $439–634

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ONT - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    14h
    $160–679

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SNA - CHS
    12h 26m
    $184–767

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BUR - CHS
    11h 53m
    $168–676

  8. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PSP - CHS
    13h 24m

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,190.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 2d 23h.

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