How to travel from Charleston to Salt Lake City, United States of America

The distance between Charleston and Salt Lake City is around 2,021 miles (3,253km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Charleston to Salt Lake City by plane, bus 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 Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time5h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $320
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta, St Louis then Denver and then to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $335
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,176 miles (3,502km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charleston and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from Charleston to Salt Lake City by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $320 and will take around 6h 30m.

The distance between Charleston and Salt Lake City is around 2,021 miles (3,253km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,840 miles (2,962km)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Charleston and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charleston to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $320.

The cheapest way to travel between Charleston and Salt Lake City, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $320 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Charleston and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charleston and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charleston to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dorchester Rd / S Allen Dr, Atlanta, St Louis, Denver, Salt Lake City and 1st Ave / B St. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Southeastern Stages and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charleston and Salt Lake City. Buses run on demand and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Charleston and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC) - via Chicago Midway (MDW). The flight takes around 5h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Charleston to Salt Lake City. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago Midway (MDW). This services will take at least 6h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Charleston to Salt Lake City typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Charleston (CHS) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC).

The closest major airport to Salt Lake City is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (SLC) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Salt Lake City. Provo Airport (PVU) (PVU) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) (VEL) 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 Salt Lake City. The distance is around 2,176 miles (3,502km) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleston to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around $320.

How do I get from Charleston to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween Charleston and Salt Lake City

Transport options from Charleston to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 30m
$320
once daily3,253km (2,021 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
$335
once daily3,742km (2,325 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
$215
on demand3,502km (2,176 miles)

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Airports near Salt Lake City

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

SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Salt Lake City
PVU
Provo Airport (PVU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (62km) from Salt Lake City
VEL
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127 miles (204km) from Salt Lake City