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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    7h 55m
    $50–97

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    14h 19m
    $161–353

  3. Drive 310.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Raleighcar car 310.8 mi
    5h 30m
    $57–82

  4. Fly from Yeager Airport

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CRW - RDU
    5h 36m
    $91–478

  5. Bus to Tri-State Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Huntington Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane HTS - RDU
    7h 23m
    $90–436

Charleston to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station via Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Raleigh Union Station via Charlottesville and Greensboro in around 14h 19m.

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