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

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

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  1. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SBP - CHS
    10h 16m
    $142–604

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo 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 7h
    $1,147–2,541

  3. Drive 2,580.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Charlestoncar car 2,580.3 mi
    42h 31m
    $471–681

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SBA - CHS
    12h 46m
    $168–603

  5. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane SBP - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h
    $254–876

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,333.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Charleston via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 7h.

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