There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Charleston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
8h 30m$55–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
19h 42m$259–534Drive 345.1 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Charlestoncar 345.1 mi
6h 31m$63–91Fly to Yeager Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DTW - CRW
6h 16m$114–567Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Charlestoncar
6h 19m$152–852
Detroit to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Charleston is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $110 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
The distance between Detroit and Charleston is 381 miles. The road distance is 347.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $55 - $110.
The bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station takes 8h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Detroit to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Charleston is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 19h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Detroit to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Yeager Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Detroit to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Charleston is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Detroit to Charleston.
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