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

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane BOS - CRW
    4h 11m
    $97–456

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    19h 31m
    $244–1,114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus bus
    21h 20m
    $126–272

  4. Drive 729.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Charlestoncar car 729.7 mi
    13h 7m
    $134–193

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    19h 49m
    $225–458

Boston to Charleston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration19h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Charleston Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 19h 31m.

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