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

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Johnstown is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Johnstown is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Johnstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Johnstown. However, there are services departing from Charleston Transit Mall and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Johnstown?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Johnstown station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.

How far is it from Charleston to Johnstown?

The distance between Charleston and Johnstown is 318 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charleston to Johnstown without a car is to bus and train via Cambridge which takes 8h 22m and costs $50 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Charleston to Johnstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Johnstown bus from?

Charleston to Johnstown bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston Transit Mall station.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Johnstown train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Charleston to Johnstown?

The best way to get from Charleston to Johnstown is to train which takes 18h 49m and costs $240 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 6h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Charleston to Johnstown bus arrive?

Charleston to Johnstown bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Morgantown, WV station.

Where does the Charleston to Johnstown train arrive?

Charleston to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Charleston to Johnstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Johnstown is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Charleston to Johnstown.

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

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Where can I stay near Johnstown?

There are 11+ hotels available in Johnstown.

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

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Bus, train via Cambridge
best
1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cambridgebus
2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 22m
$53–128
Bus via Bridgeport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelterbus
2. Take the bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus
3. Take the bus from Grant St + Liberty Ave FS to WCTA Transit Centerbus 1F / ...
4. Take the bus from WCTA Transit Center to Transit Centerbus 11
12h 38m
$18–91
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
18h 49m
$249–519
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Charleston to Johnstowncar 241.5 mi
4h 22m
$45–64
Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane CRW - JST
6h 41m
$137–583
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus
2. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
9h 15m
$36–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelterbus
2. Take the bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 45m
$40–127
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane CRW - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 54m
$132–615

Charleston to Johnstown by bus and train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.5 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Charleston Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 18h 49m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) twice daily.

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