How to travel from Charleston to Anchorage, United States of America

The distance between Charleston and Anchorage is around 3,686 miles (5,932km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 10hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Charleston to Anchorage by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Charleston (CHS) to Anchorage (ANC).

  • Duration10hrs
  • Flight time9h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Delta

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2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Anchorage.

  • Duration3 days 12h
  • Distance4,543 miles (7,311km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charleston and Anchorage

There are several options for getting from Charleston to Anchorage by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $240 and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 10hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $245.

The distance between Charleston and Anchorage is around 3,686 miles (5,932km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,604 miles (5,801km)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Charleston and Anchorage by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3 days 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charleston to Anchorage is to fly which takes around 10hrs and will set you back approx $245.

The cheapest way to travel between Charleston and Anchorage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Charleston and Anchorage. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Anchorage (ANC). instead which will take 10hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Charleston and Anchorage. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Anchorage (ANC). instead which will take 10hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Charleston and Anchorage. Flights depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 9h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Charleston to Anchorage. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 10hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Charleston to Anchorage typically takes around 9h 25m. Flights depart from Charleston (CHS) and and arrive into Anchorage (ANC).

The closest major airport to Anchorage is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) (ANC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Anchorage. Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) (ENA) and Mudhole Smith Airport (CDV) (CDV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Charleston and Anchorage. The distance is around 4,543 miles (7,311km) by road and it will take around 3 days 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleston to Anchorage is to fly which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around $245.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Charleston and Anchorage

Transport options from Charleston to Anchorage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
10hrs
$245
once daily5,932km (3,686 miles)
Bus and Plane12h 30m
$240
every 4 hours6,015km (3,738 miles)
Bus, Taxi and Plane13hrs
$325
hourly6,117km (3,801 miles)
Drive
3 days 12h
$450
on demand7,311km (4,543 miles)

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Airports near Anchorage

The following major airports near Anchorage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
International Airport
Distance
4 miles (7km) from Anchorage
ENA
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Anchorage
CDV
Mudhole Smith Airport (CDV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157 miles (253km) from Anchorage