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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SMF - CHS
    9h 19m
    $194–805

  2. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SFO - CHS
    12h 8m
    $169–718

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento 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 7h
    $1,171–2,399

  4. Drive 2,735.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Charlestoncar car 2,735.7 mi
    44h 45m
    $500–722

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OAK - CHS
    11h 44m
    $224–867

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane SMF - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    13h 35m
    $200–780

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane SMF - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 13m
    $326–1,127

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,368.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 7h.

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