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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Yeager Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane MCI - CRW
    7h 59m
    $148–677

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus bus
    23h 30m
    $137–292

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    24h 24m
    $323–663

  4. Drive 789.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Charlestoncar car 789.7 mi
    13h 6m
    $145–209

  5. Bus, fly to Tri-State Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane MCI - HTS
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 32m
    $162–729

Lawrence to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Charleston, WV via St Louis Bus Station, Cambridge, OH, and Cambridge in around 23h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 24m.

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