Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Charleston

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Missouri to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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.

  1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane STL - CHS
    5h
    $104–554

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    39h 5m
    $569–1,180

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    45h 44m
    $422–846

  4. Drive 1,075 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Charlestoncar car 1,075 mi
    19h 14m
    $197–284

  5. Fly from Kansas City

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCI - CHS
    7h 26m
    $132–652

Missouri to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration45h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Missouri to Charleston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 733.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metro Center to Charleston via Union Station, Kansas City, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 39h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers