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There are 5 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 47m
    $74–396

  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
    $274–556

  3. Drive 664 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Charlestoncar car 664 mi
    13h 14m
    $122–175

  4. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College to Pittsburghbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PIT - CHS
    8h 23m
    $105–488

  5. Bus, train via Newark

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    22h 14m
    $273–547

State College to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration22h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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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