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There are 4 ways to get from State College to Charleston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SCE - CHS
    6h 41m
    $83–467

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 19m
    $451–703

  3. Drive  664.3 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Charlestoncar car 664.3 mi
    13h 9m
    $114–164

  4. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PIT - CHS
    8h 44m
    $135–713

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours.

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