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How to get fromDurham to Charlestonby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Charleston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus Charlotte
    6h 45m
    $32–83

  2. Bus via Oak Ridge

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus Charlotte
    9h 37m
    $28–68

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train
    13h 3m
    $158–336

  4. Drive 286.5 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Charlestoncar car 286.5 mi
    5h 5m
    $53–76

  5. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane RDU - CRW
    5h 39m
    $81–430

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane GSO - CRW
    5h 45m
    $135–571

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane CLT - CRW
    6h 12m
    $126–538

Durham to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to Charleston, WV via Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charleston Station via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 13h 3m.

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