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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 0m. 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 $469.
Distance: 2198 miles (3538 km)
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$874 Average price | $413 Average price Cheapest |
75h 39m Average total duration 75h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 10.6 - 21.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $95 (€77) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $203 (€164).
A flight is $361 (€292) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $469 (€380).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 62h 15m.
Train takes on average 85h 23m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Breeze Airways, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Breeze Airways.
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