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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAX - CHS
    8h 41m
    $193–855

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BUR - CHS
    11h 39m
    $176–706

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 6h
    $1,009–2,269

  4. Drive 2,459.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Charlestoncar car 2,459.9 mi
    40h 2m
    $449–649

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ONT - CHS
    13h 33m
    $206–770

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SNA - CHS
    14h 30m
    $189–760

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,227.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Charleston via Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 6h.

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