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How to get fromSanta Monica to Isle of Palmsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Isle of Palms by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)planeLAX - CHS
    7h 13m
    $156–450

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)planeBUR - CHS
    10h 32m
    $154–618

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Charleston Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 12h
    $242–589

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
    3d 6h
    $399–2,136

  5. Drive 2,467.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Isle of Palmscar2,467.4 mi
    40h 4m
    $451–651

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)planeONT - CHS
    11h 44m
    $209–824

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Summervillebus
    4. Take the taxi from Summerville to Isle of Palmstaxi
    2d 15h
    $277–549

  8. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
    3d 9h
    $466–2,459

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Isle of Palms, SC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Isle of Palms via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Atlanta, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 2d 12h.

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