There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane MSP - CRW
6h 10m$114–567Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus
21h 55m$113–258Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
23h 31m$302–622Drive 872.9 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Charlestoncar 872.9 mi
15h 42m$160–231Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus
23h 23m$148–273
Minneapolis to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Charleston is to bus which costs $110 - $260 and takes 21h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Chicago and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Charleston is 765 miles. The road distance is 878 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 21h 55m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Minneapolis to Charleston, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 21h 55m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 23h 31m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station via Chicago and Columbus in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yeager Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 2:54 AM in Minneapolis and 3:54 AM in Charleston.
Minneapolis to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Charleston is 878 miles. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Minneapolis to Charleston.
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