What is the cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Austin?

The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Austin is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Carolina to Austin?

The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Austin is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $200 - $750.

Is there a direct train between South Carolina and Austin?

No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Austin via Selma Station, Greensboro, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from South Carolina to Austin?

The distance between South Carolina and Austin is 1072 miles. The road distance is 1208.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Carolina to Austin without a car?

The best way to get from South Carolina to Austin without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $480 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from South Carolina to Austin?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from South Carolina to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Carolina to Austin train from?

South Carolina to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.

Train or fly from South Carolina to Austin?

The best way to get from South Carolina to Austin is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $480 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the time difference between South Carolina and Austin?

Austin is 1h behind South Carolina. It is currently 2:25 AM in South Carolina and 1:25 AM in Austin.

Where does the South Carolina to Austin train arrive?

South Carolina to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.

Can I drive from South Carolina to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Austin is 1208 miles. It takes approximately 21h 10m to drive from South Carolina to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1747+ hotels available in Austin.

South Carolina to Austin - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car

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There are 9 ways to get from South Carolina to Austin by taxi, plane, car, bus, train, or train (Amtrak)

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Taxi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane CLT - AUS
4h 29m
$202–748
Fly from Columbia
cheapest
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane CAE - AUS
7h 12m
$112–604
Drive, bus, taxi, train
1. Drive from Charleston to Sonic at Walmartcar
2. Take the bus from Sonic at Walmart to Bluffton Transfer Centerbus 302
3. Take the taxi from Bluffton Transfer Center to Savannah Stationtaxi
4. Take the train from Savannah Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
7. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
40h 35m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
5. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain
2d 1h
$482–1,121
Drive 1,201.1 mi
1. Drive from Charleston to Austincar 1,201.1 mi
21h 10m
$220–317
Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
1. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane GSP - AUS
5h 43m
$162–700
Taxi to Asheville Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Greenville to Asheville-Airport-AVLtaxi
2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane AVL - AUS
4h 45m
$249–766
Fly from Charleston International Airport
1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane CHS - AUS
7h 53m
$135–706
Drive, bus, taxi, train via Chicago
1. Drive from Charleston to Sonic at Walmartcar
2. Take the bus from Sonic at Walmart to Bluffton Transfer Centerbus 302
3. Take the taxi from Bluffton Transfer Center to Savannah Stationtaxi
4. Take the train from Savannah Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain
2d 17h

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

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Distance: 1,066.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Austin via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Greensboro, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, and San Antonio Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly.

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