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How to get fromCharleston to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane CRW - AUS
    5h 43m
    $194–867

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    34h 32m
    $227–454

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    44h 13m
    $564–1,201

  4. Drive 1,231.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Austincar car 1,231.5 mi
    19h 58m
    $225–325

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    38h 29m
    $349–688

Charleston to Austin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration34h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,086.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston, WV to Lavaca/4th via Charlotte Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 34h 32m.

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