How to travel from Charleston to San Jose, United States of America

The distance between Charleston and San Jose is around 2,441 miles (3,928km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 7h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Charleston to San Jose by plane, subway, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Charleston (CHS) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time6h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $395
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to New York then Barstow and then to San Jose Downtown.

  • Duration3 days 15h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $485
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to New Orleans then take the train to Los Angeles and then to San Jose.

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $405
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Distance2,729 miles (4,392km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charleston and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Charleston to San Jose by plane, subway, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $185 and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $395.

The distance between Charleston and San Jose is around 2,441 miles (3,928km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,374 miles (3,820km)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Charleston and San Jose by plane and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charleston to San Jose is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx $395.

The cheapest way to travel between Charleston and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Charleston and San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 7h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charleston and San Jose. It typically takes around 3 days 15h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charleston to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in New York, Canal St, Times Sq-42 St, New York and Barstow. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 3 days 15h.

Atlanta Tours Inc, Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Charleston and San Jose. Buses run on demand and take around 3 days 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charleston to San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 7h 50m.

The closest major airport to San Jose is San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from San Jose. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) 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 San Jose. The distance is around 2,729 miles (4,392km) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleston to San Jose is to fly and then take the underground which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around $395.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Charleston and San Jose

Transport options from Charleston to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
7h 50m
$395
once daily3,928km (2,441 miles)
Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train8h 30m
$185
once daily3,928km (2,441 miles)
Bus, Taxi and Plane10hrs
$435
hourly4,086km (2,539 miles)
Bus
3 days 15h
$485
6 times a week6,384km (3,967 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
3 days 1h
$405
6 times a week5,252km (3,263 miles)
Bus to Atlanta, train3 days 5h
$345
3 times a week5,294km (3,289 miles)
Bus to Atlanta, train3 days 5h
$415
twice daily5,669km (3,523 miles)
Drive
1 day 19h
$270
on demand4,392km (2,729 miles)

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Airports near San Jose

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

SJC
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
International Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from San Jose
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
31 miles (50km) from San Jose
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
33 miles (54km) from San Jose