There are 4 ways to get from Edison to Charleston by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane EWR - CRW
3h 32m$145–645Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus
- Take the bus from Morgantown to Charlestonbus
13h 35m$81–155Train
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
15h 7m$303–487Drive 501.9 mi
- Drive from Edison to Charlestoncar 501.9 mi
8h 46m$92–133
Edison to Charleston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Charleston is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Charleston. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Charleston via Washington Union Station and Morgantown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at Charleston Station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.
The distance between Edison and Charleston is 453 miles. The road distance is 504.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Edison to Charleston, including transfers.
Edison to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Edison to Charleston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Charleston is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $490 and takes 15h 7m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from New Brunswick to Charleston via Washington Union Station, Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, and Morgantown in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edison Station to Charleston Station via Trenton Transit Center and Trenton in around 15h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,200
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–22
Train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Morgantown to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Edison to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Edison to Charleston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Charleston is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Edison to Charleston.
There are 30+ hotels available in Charleston.