There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Yeager Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane EWR - CRW
3h 17m$144–360Drive 511.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Charlestoncar 511.5 mi
8h 55m$94–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
14h 7m$190–400Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane EWR - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus
8h 55m$261–1,090
Newark to Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Charleston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $140 - $360.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark 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 7m.
The distance between Newark and Charleston is 440 miles. The road distance is 514.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 14h 7m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Newark to Charleston, including transfers.
Newark to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 14h 7m.
Newark to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Charleston is 514 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Newark to Charleston.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
Breeze Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW) twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–400 and the journey takes 14h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 7m
- 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 Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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