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How to get fromChester to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Yeager Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane RIC - CRW
    4h
    $142–568

  2. Drive 320.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Charlestoncar car 320.6 mi
    5h 41m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 58m
    $144–262

  4. Fly to Tri-State Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane RIC - HTS
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 10m
    $141–530

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    13h 5m
    $175–370

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Charleston Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Alexandria in around 13h 5m.

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