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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $108. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $108, and a train costs an average of $400.
Distance: 2198 miles (3538 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$911 Average price | $416 Average price Cheapest | $496 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
76h 10m Average total duration 75h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration Fastest 6h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 10.6 - 21.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $416 (€340).
A bus is $558 (€457) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $911 (€746).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 68h 54m.
Train takes on average 75h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:15 PM79h15Charleston, SC10:30 PMLos Angeles, CA$2021One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:15 PM79h15Charleston, SC10:30 PMLos Angeles, CA$2021One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:15 PM62h15Charleston, SC6:30 AMLos Angeles, CA$5351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $416 (€340).
A bus is $558 (€457) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $911 (€746).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 68h 54m.
Train takes on average 75h 40m.
- Around 79 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleston, SC and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Charleston International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
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