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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane SNA - CRW
    7h 39m
    $264–877

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane LAX - CRW
    8h 36m
    $200–778

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus bus
    2d 9h
    $377–747

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2d 9h
    $889–1,817

  5. Drive 2,312.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Charlestoncar car 2,312.3 mi
    37h
    $422–610

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane SAN - CRW
    8h 39m
    $514–1,220

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane SJC - CRW
    9h 47m
    $208–820

California to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,055.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between California, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Charleston, WV via St Louis Bus Station, Cambridge, OH, and Cambridge in around 2d 9h.

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