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

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

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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 50m
    $142–664

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond 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 11h
    $1,175–2,486

  3. Drive 2,742.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Charlestoncar car 2,742.2 mi
    44h 45m
    $501–723

  4. 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 5m
    $198–810

  5. 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 4m
    $194–766

  6. 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 5m
    $223–867

  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
    12h 46m
    $284–936

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,419.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Charleston, 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 subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Charleston via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 11h.

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