There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Pontiac by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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 Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
10h 38m$59–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
21h 27m$265–548Drive 361.5 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Pontiaccar 361.5 mi
7h$66–96Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CRW - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
7h 57m$145–551Fly to Detroit, train
- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Detroit (DTW)plane CRW - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 32m$135–689
Charleston to Pontiac by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Pontiac is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Pontiac is to drive which takes 7h and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston station to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Charleston Bus Station and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.
The distance between Charleston and Pontiac is 409 miles. The road distance is 363.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Charleston to Pontiac, including transfers.
Charleston to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Pontiac is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 21h 27m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Downtown Pontiac via Detroit Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Charleston to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Pontiac is 364 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Charleston to Pontiac.
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