There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Ann Arbor by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Columbus
8h 45m$36–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
19h 30m$245–509Drive 340.3 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Ann Arborcar 340.3 mi
6h 14m$63–90Fly from Yeager Airport, bus
- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Detroit (DTW)plane CRW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 26m$132–685Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Charleston to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 29m$132–668
Charleston to Ann Arbor by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $35 - $120 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Bus Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Columbus - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
The distance between Charleston and Ann Arbor is 376 miles. The road distance is 342.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Charleston to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Charleston to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Ann Arbor is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 19h 30m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Columbus - Mound St in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Charleston to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Ann Arbor is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Charleston to Ann Arbor.
Book your Charleston to Ann Arbor train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Charleston to Ann Arbor bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 102+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.









