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

The cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to Charleston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chattanooga to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Chattanooga and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chattanooga to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Chattanooga and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

How far is it from Chattanooga to Charleston?

The distance between Chattanooga and Charleston is 319 miles. The road distance is 381.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chattanooga to Charleston without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 13h 57m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Chattanooga to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chattanooga to Charleston bus from?

Chattanooga to Charleston bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation Chattanooga station.

Bus or fly from Chattanooga to Charleston?

The best way to get from Chattanooga to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Chattanooga to Charleston bus arrive?

Chattanooga to Charleston bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.

Can I drive from Chattanooga to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chattanooga to Charleston is 381 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Chattanooga to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 39+ hotels available in Charleston.

Chattanooga to Charleston - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chattanooga to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane CHA - CRW
3h 47m
$153–740
Drive 378.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chattanooga to Charlestoncar 378.9 mi
8h 30m
$70–100
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
13h 57m
$130–220
Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly
1. Drive from Chattanooga to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane HSV - CRW
5h 57m
$123–545
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
14h 34m
$130–215
Bus via Wytheville
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus
4. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WVbus
14h 37m
$130–255

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) flights

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Distance: 317.2 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Charleston Bus Station via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 13h 57m.

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How to get fromChattanooga to Charlestonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

There are 6 ways to get from Chattanooga to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

Drive 378.9 mi

Bus via Atlanta

Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly

Bus

Bus via Wytheville