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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Chester by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CRW - RIC
    4h 20m
    $148–625

  2. Drive 319.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Chestercar car 319.7 mi
    5h 40m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus via Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    10h 16m
    $135–248

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0670
    12h 28m
    $95–176

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    10h 25m
    $142–259

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Alexandriatrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    13h 30m
    $179–361

Yeager Airport (CRW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Chester, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Chester via Winston Salem(Trans Center) and Petersburg Transportation Center in around 12h 28m.

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