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How to get fromColumbia to Charleston, WVby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane CAE - CRW
    5h 7m
    $146–868

  2. Drive 355.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Charleston, WVcar car 355.5 mi
    6h 3m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 18m
    $68–134

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 56m
    $268–576

  5. Bus via Wytheville

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WVbus bus
    11h 58m
    $68–170

Columbia (CAE) to Yeager Airport (CRW) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Charleston Bus Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 11h 18m.

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