What is the cheapest way to get from Charleston to California?

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to California is to fly which costs $180 - $700 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleston to California?

The fastest way to get from Charleston to California is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $330 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to California station. However, there are services departing from Charleston, WV and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Cambridge, OH and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and California?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to California. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Charleston to California?

The distance between Charleston and California is 2047 miles. The road distance is 2332 miles.

How do I travel from Charleston to California without a car?

The best way to get from Charleston to California without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $360 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to California?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Charleston to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to California bus from?

Charleston to California bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston, WV station.

Where do I catch the Charleston to California train from?

Charleston to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charleston to California?

The best way to get from Charleston to California is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $500 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Charleston to California bus arrive?

Charleston to California bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cambridge station.

What is the time difference between Charleston and California?

California is 3h behind Charleston. It is currently 7:22 PM in Charleston and 4:22 PM in California.

Where does the Charleston to California train arrive?

Charleston to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Charleston to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to California is 2332 miles. It takes approximately 36h 48m to drive from Charleston to California.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleston to California?

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Where can I stay near California?

There are 3347+ hotels available in California.

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CRW - SAN
7h 53m
$515–1,220
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CRW - LAX
8h 23m
$180–678
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cambridgebus
2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 7h
$368–748
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 10h
$872–1,850
Drive 2,318.5 mi
1. Drive from Charleston to Los Angelescar 2,318.5 mi
36h 48m
$424–612
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane CRW - SNA
7h 48m
$333–1,180
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane CRW - SJC
8h 32m
$259–971
Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane CRW - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
10h 28m
$233–879

Charleston to California by bus

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Distance: 2,035.5 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston, WV to Los Angeles Union Station via Cambridge, Cambridge, OH, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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