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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Charleston by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane MCI - CRW
    6h 22m
    $142–665

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 15m
    $115–255

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train
    18h 41m
    $172–370

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    22h 17m
    $309–636

  5. Drive 750.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Charlestoncar car 750.9 mi
    12h 27m
    $137–198

Kansas City to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 17m.

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