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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 16m
    $100–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    9h 15m
    $45–107

  3. Drive 301.8 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Charlestoncar car 301.8 mi
    5h 24m
    $56–80

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Yeager Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane IND - CRW
    5h 47m
    $109–567

  5. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Yeager Airport

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane LAF - CRW
    7h 45m
    $107–475

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Tri-State Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane IND - HTS
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    $118–539

Indianapolis to Charleston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Charleston Bus Station via Columbus in around 9h 15m.

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