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How to get fromSan Francisco to Charleston Amtrak Stationby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Charleston Amtrak Station by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SFO - CHS
    9h 58m
    $144–666

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $459–893

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 16h
    $1,165–2,626

  4. Drive 2,734 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Charleston Amtrak Stationcar car 2,734 mi
    44h 36m
    $499–721

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OAK - CHS
    10h 13m
    $200–812

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SJC - CHS
    11h 13m
    $196–768

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane SFO - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 57m
    $280–982

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SMF - CHS
    13h 14m
    $224–864

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 35m
    $264–1,003

San Francisco to Charleston Amtrak Station by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,411.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Charleston Amtrak Station, SC, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Charleston Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 22h.

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