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How to get fromDes Moines to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Charleston by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DSM - CRW
    5h 7m
    $160–736

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 55m
    $115–241

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    18h 56m
    $170–361

  4. Drive 766.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Charlestoncar car 766.2 mi
    13h 13m
    $140–202

Des Moines to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Charleston Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbus in around 19h 55m.

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