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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Jersey to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Yeager Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane PHL - CRW
    6h 10m
    $135–689

  2. Drive 511.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Charlestoncar car 511.5 mi
    8h 55m
    $94–135

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    14h 7m
    $180–390

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Yeager Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane EWR - CRW
    3h 23m
    $113–360

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Yeager Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DCA - CRW
    5h 14m
    $157–730

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane EWR - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    9h
    $310–1,090

New Jersey to Charleston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration14h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–390 and the journey takes 14h 7m. Alternatively, Breeze Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW) twice a week.

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