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How to get fromAustin to Charlestonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane AUS - CRW
    6h 26m
    $153–717

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston, WVbus bus
    32h 42m
    $324–559

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    42h 59m
    $569–1,165

  4. Drive 1,230.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Charlestoncar car 1,230.8 mi
    20h
    $225–325

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane SAT - CRW
    8h 26m
    $176–740

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train
    38h 38m
    $381–725

Austin to Charleston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,087 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Charleston, WV via Hyatt Regency Houston, Louisiana St @ Dallas St, Franklin St @ Milam St, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 32h 42m.

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