There are 5 ways to get from Atlantic City to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane PHL - CRW
7h 21m$138–693Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th Stbus 551
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cambridge, OHbus
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus
16h 3m$81–194Train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
15h 34m$163–365Drive 496.9 mi
- Drive from Atlantic City to Charlestoncar 496.9 mi
8h 45m$91–131Train, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
6h 40m$134–1,297
Atlantic City to Charleston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Charleston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $130 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at Charleston, WV via Philadelphia Bus Station and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Charleston Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Charleston is 438 miles. The road distance is 499.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 15h 34m and costs $160 - $370.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Atlantic City to Charleston, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Charleston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Charleston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Charleston is to train which takes 15h 34m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 16h 3m.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Charleston Station via 30th Street Station in around 15h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Charleston, WV via Market St At 11Th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Cambridge, OH, and Cambridge in around 16h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cambridge, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Atlantic City to Charleston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Atlantic City to Charleston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Charleston is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Atlantic City to Charleston.
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