There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Yeager Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane EWR - CRW
1h 55m$151–355Drive 509.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elizabeth to Charlestoncar 509.3 mi
9h$93–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
15h 18m$193–409Bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Cambridge, OHbus
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus
17h 38m$102–237Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane EWR - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus
7h 33m$267–1,058
Elizabeth to Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Charleston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Charleston is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $150 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Jersey St and arriving at Charleston, WV via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Charleston Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Charleston is 433 miles. The road distance is 512.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 15h 18m and costs $190 - $410.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Elizabeth to Charleston, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Charleston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.
Elizabeth to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Charleston is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $150 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 15h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 17h 38m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
Breeze Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW) twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–400 and the journey takes 14h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Cambridge, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Charleston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Elizabeth to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Charleston is 512 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Elizabeth to Charleston.
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