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How to get fromCincinnati to Charlestonby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Cincinnati to Peeblesbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Peebles to Portsmouthtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Portsmouth to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charleston Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $120–228

  2. Bus via Cincinnati - Downtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus Louisville
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    7h 10m
    $29–100

  3. Drive 197.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Charlestoncar car 197.7 mi
    3h 48m
    $37–53

  4. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane CVG - CRW
    5h 39m
    $114–616

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    6h 53m
    $41–93

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane LEX - CRW
    5h 26m
    $128–688

Cincinnati to Charleston by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Charleston Bus Station via Columbus, E Main St & S High St, E Main St & S 5Th St, and Columbus in around 6h 53m.

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