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

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Charleston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane HOU - CRW
    6h 32m
    $183–866

  2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane IAH - CRW
    6h 51m
    $135–619

  3. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston, WVbus bus
    27h 9m
    $209–329

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train
    42h 51m
    $533–1,120

  5. Drive 1,147.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Charlestoncar car 1,147.4 mi
    19h 41m
    $210–303

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston, WVbus bus
    29h 23m
    $196–402

Houston to Charleston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration42h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,000.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station Rusk EB to Charleston, WV via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta Downtown, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 27h 9m.

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