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How to get fromStockton to Charlestonby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Stockton to Charleston by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SJC - CHS
    11h 53m
    $209–772

  2. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SFO - CHS
    12h 40m
    $161–689

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento 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 10h
    $1,197–2,514

  4. Drive 2,691 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to Charlestoncar car 2,691 mi
    43h 59m
    $492–710

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SMF - CHS
    11h 15m
    $232–884

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OAK - CHS
    11h 30m
    $235–835

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FAT - CHS
    12h 49m
    $192–740

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,469 mi
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Stockton to Charleston. However, you can take the train to Santa Clara Station, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS), walk to Charleston International Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Transit Mall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton to Charleston via Sacramento, Sacramento, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 10h.

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