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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $311 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 28m. 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 $311, while a train costs an average of $1,266.
Distance: 2198 miles (3538 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$1,266 Average price | $590 Average price | $311 Average price Cheapest | $490 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
71h 41m Average total duration 71h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration Fastest 7h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 61h 32m Average total duration 61h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 10.6 - 21.2kg CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $280 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $590 (€495).
A bus is $956 (€802) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $1,266 (€1,062).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 61h 32m.
Train takes on average 71h 41m.
Tickets start at around $1,266 (€1,062) compared to roughly $490 (€411) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$775 (-€650). 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.
3:15 PM 62h15 Charleston, SC 5:30 AM Los Angeles, CA $318 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 PM 62h15 Charleston, SC 5:30 AM Los Angeles, CA $318 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:15 PM 62h15 Charleston, SC 5:30 AM Los Angeles, CA $318 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:15 PM 62h15 Charleston, SC 6:30 AM Los Angeles, CA $452 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $280 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $590 (€495).
A bus is $956 (€802) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $1,266 (€1,062).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 61h 32m.
Train takes on average 71h 41m.
- Around 67 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Breeze Airways, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
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