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There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Charleston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CVG - CHS
    4h 53m
    $124–754

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SDF - CHS
    4h 59m
    $95–478

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    31h 39m
    $508–821

  4. Bus, train via Arlington

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 38m
    $704–1,140

  5. Drive  599.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Charlestoncar car 599.4 mi
    11h 3m
    $103–148

Cincinnati to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration31h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$508Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Charleston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 526.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours.

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