There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane LGA - CRW
5h 21m$100–522Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane JFK - CRW
6h 38m$91–413Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
14h 29m$190–400Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Cambridge, OHbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus Cleveland
15h 45m$97–208Drive 526.3 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Charlestoncar 526.3 mi
9h 16m$97–139Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane EWR - CRW
3h 27m$162–382
Manhattan to Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Charleston is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $160 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Charleston, WV via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Charleston Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Manhattan and Charleston is 458 miles. The road distance is 529.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 14h 29m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Manhattan to Charleston, including transfers.
Manhattan to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 14h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–400 and the journey takes 14h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Yeager Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Yeager Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Cambridge, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cambridge, OH station.
Manhattan to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Charleston is 529 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Manhattan to Charleston.
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