What is the cheapest way to get from Louisville to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Charleston is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Louisville to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Charleston is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY Bus Station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Louisville to Charleston?

The distance between Louisville and Charleston is 237 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.

How do I travel from Louisville to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Louisville to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $35 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Louisville to Charleston?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Louisville to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Charleston bus from?

Louisville to Charleston bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Louisville, KY Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Louisville to Charleston?

The best way to get from Louisville to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 9h.

Where does the Louisville to Charleston bus arrive?

Louisville to Charleston bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Downtown - Mound St station.

Can I drive from Louisville to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Charleston is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Louisville to Charleston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Louisville to Charleston?

Book your Louisville to Charleston bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 39+ hotels available in Charleston.

Louisville to Charleston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly Louisville International Airport to Yeager Airport
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane SDF - CRW
5h 21m
$104–518
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus Louisville
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
9h
$39–114
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 36m
$123–274
Drive 245.6 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Charlestoncar 245.6 mi
4h 3m
$45–65
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Yeager Airport
1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane LEX - CRW
5h 11m
$125–684
Fly Louisville International Airport to Tri-State Airport, bus
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane SDF - HTS
2. Take the bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus
9h 22m
$108–510
Bus to Covington, fly to Yeager Airport
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane CVG - CRW
7h 42m
$124–660

Louisville to Charleston by bus

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Distance: 235.9 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station via Columbus in around 9h.

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