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How to get fromNew Orleans to Charlestonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane MSY - CRW
    5h 54m
    $134–667

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston, WVbus bus
    20h 5m
    $146–289

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston, WVbus bus Charlotte
    26h 2m
    $286–599

  4. Drive 867.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Charlestoncar car 867.6 mi
    16h 21m
    $159–229

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane GPT - CRW
    8h 1m
    $158–677

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    32h 21m
    $404–860

New Orleans to Charleston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Charleston, WV via Atlanta Bus Station and Charlotte Bus Station in around 20h 5m.

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