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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Antonio to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SAT - CHS
    7h 28m
    $123–603

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    46h 20m
    $580–1,242

  3. Drive 1,245 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Charlestoncar car 1,245 mi
    21h 11m
    $228–329

  4. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane SAT - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    8h 43m
    $139–578

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane AUS - CHS
    9h 15m
    $136–628

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

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Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,135.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Antonio Station to Charleston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 46h 20m.

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