There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLE - CHS
6h 52m$100–604Bus to Akron, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Akronbus
- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CAK - CHS
6h 31m$70–436Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
22h 25m$261–573Drive 711.5 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Charlestoncar 711.5 mi
12h 10m$130–188Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane PIT - CHS
9h 6m$126–631
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Charleston is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Charleston is to bus and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
The distance between Cleveland and Charleston is 627 miles. The road distance is 715.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 22h 25m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Cleveland to Charleston, including transfers.
Cleveland to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 22h 25m.
Cleveland to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Charleston is 716 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Cleveland to Charleston.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Charleston via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 22h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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