How to travel from Santa Barbera to Charleston, United States of America

The distance between Santa Barbera and Charleston is around 2,467 miles (3,971km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bakersfield then fly from Bakersfield (BFL) to Charleston (CHS).

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Flight time6hrs
  • Typical cost
    $650
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles, Dallas then Atlanta and then to Charleston SC.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $390
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Charleston Amtrak Station.

  • Duration3 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $460
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Drive

Drive to Charleston.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Distance2,562 miles (4,124km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Barbera and Charleston

There are several options for getting from Santa Barbera to Charleston by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $390 and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $650.

The distance between Santa Barbera and Charleston is around 2,467 miles (3,971km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,375 miles (3,823km)

It takes around 10h 5m to get from Santa Barbera and Charleston by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Barbera to Charleston is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 5m and will set you back approx $650.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Barbera and Charleston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $390 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santa Barbera and Charleston. It typically takes around 3 days and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santa Barbera to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, UNION STATION station and Charleston Amtrak Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days.

Amtrak run train services between Santa Barbera and Charleston. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santa Barbera and Charleston. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santa Barbera to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and Charleston SC. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.

Greyhound USA and Southeastern Stages run regular bus services between Santa Barbera and Charleston. Buses run on demand and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santa Barbera to Charleston. We recommend that you take the bus to Bakersfield then fly from Bakersfield (BFL) to Charleston (CHS). instead which will take 10h 5m.

The closest major airport to Charleston is Charleston International Airport (CHS) (CHS) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Charleston. Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (HHH) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (MYR) 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 Santa Barbera and Charleston. The distance is around 2,562 miles (4,124km) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Barbera to Charleston is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around $650.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Barbera and Charleston

Transport options from Santa Barbera to Charleston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
10h 5m
$650
twice daily3,971km (2,467 miles)
Bus
2 days 12h
$390
3 times a week4,620km (2,871 miles)
Train
3 days
$460
once daily5,808km (3,609 miles)
Drive
1 day 16h
$255
on demand4,124km (2,562 miles)

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Airports near Charleston

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

CHS
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Charleston
HHH
Hilton Head Airport (HHH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59 miles (95km) from Charleston
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
International Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Charleston