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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SAN - CHS
    8h 9m
    $566–977

  2. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane SAN - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    12h 3m
    $177–649

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,153–2,447

  4. Drive 2,426.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Charlestoncar car 2,426.4 mi
    38h 45m
    $443–640

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,160.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

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

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