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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 bus, with an average ticket price of zł1312 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł1312, while a train costs an average of zł4930.
Distance: 2198 miles (3538 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł2247 Average price | zł4930 Average price | zł1312 Average price Cheapest | zł1908 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 25m Average total duration Fastest 7h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 71h 41m Average total duration 71h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 62h 2m Average total duration 61h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
10.6 - 21.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 zł935 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average zł2247.
A bus is zł3618 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average zł4930.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 62h 2m.
Train takes on average 71h 41m.
Tickets start at around zł4930 compared to roughly zł1908 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-3022.56. The journey takes 71h 11m versus 36h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
· · · 2:20 PM82h50Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CAzł9211One-way5 transfers
Cheapest
- · · · 2:20 PM82h50Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CAzł9211One-way5 transfers
Fastest
AA3117 · AA20556:25 PM6h56Charleston International Airport10:21 PMLos Angeles International Airportzł22791One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus+ · 12:20 PM61h10Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CAzł9581One-way4 transfers
UA1155 · UA4697:00 AM7h39Charleston International Airport11:39 AMLos Angeles International Airportzł15401One-way1 transfer- UA6118 · UA17345:45 AM7h48Charleston International Airport10:33 AMLos Angeles International Airportzł15401One-way1 transfer
- UA1029 · UA10138:25 AM7h52Charleston International Airport1:17 PMLos Angeles International Airportzł15401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is zł935 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average zł2247.
A bus is zł3618 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average zł4930.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 62h 2m.
Train takes on average 71h 41m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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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