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How to get fromSan Jose to Charleston Amtrak Stationby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, taxi, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SJC - CHS
    9h 43m
    $186–756

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SFO - CHS
    10h 38m
    $150–674

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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 20h
    $446–887

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 17h
    $1,225–2,652

  5. Drive 2,691.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Charleston Amtrak Stationcar car 2,691.2 mi
    44h 1m
    $492–710

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OAK - CHS
    10h 34m
    $203–816

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane SJC - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $302–1,072

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane SJC - HHH
    2. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Savannah Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 56m
    $352–962

  9. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MRY - CHS
    12h 50m
    $237–814

San Jose to Charleston Amtrak Station by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,375.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Charleston Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 20h.

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