There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MSP - CHS
5h 46m$124–604Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
37h 11m$550–1,149Drive 1,270.6 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Charlestoncar 1,270.6 mi
22h 27m$232–335Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane MSP - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
8h 49m$140–580
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Charleston is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 11m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Charleston is 1116 miles. The road distance is 1278.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 37h 11m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Saint Paul to Charleston, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 37h 11m.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Saint Paul. It is currently 5:56 AM in Saint Paul and 6:56 AM in Charleston.
Saint Paul to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 37h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Charleston is 1278 miles. It takes approximately 22h 27m to drive from Saint Paul to Charleston.
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