There are 5 ways to get from Pontiac to Charleston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
10h 5m$61–129Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
20h 25m$267–549Drive 362.9 mi
- Drive from Pontiac to Charlestoncar 362.9 mi
7h 1m$67–96Train, fly to Yeager Airport
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DTW - CRW
7h 11m$124–588Train, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Charlestoncar
7h 14m$162–873
Pontiac to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Charleston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Charleston is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
The distance between Pontiac and Charleston is 408 miles. The road distance is 365.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Pontiac to Charleston, including transfers.
Pontiac to Charleston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Pontiac to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Charleston is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 20h 25m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Charleston Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Detroit to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Yeager Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Pontiac to Charleston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Pontiac to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Charleston is 365 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Pontiac to Charleston.
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