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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus bus Cleveland
    14h 9m
    $63–151

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    17h 19m
    $176–395

  3. Drive 379.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Charlestoncar car 379.1 mi
    6h 57m
    $70–100

  4. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport

    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane MDT - CRW
    8h 33m
    $103–498

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to Westover Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morgantown to Charleston Transit Mallbus bus
    15h 11m
    $98–254

  6. Train, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DCA - CRW
    8h 28m
    $162–1,327

Lancaster to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

You can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Charleston, WV via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Cambridge, OH, and Cambridge in around 14h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Charleston Station via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and 30th Street Station in around 17h 19m.

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