What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Charleston is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Charleston is to bus and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Charleston, WV via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Reading to Charleston?

The distance between Reading and Charleston is 427 miles. The road distance is 418.6 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Charleston?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Reading to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Charleston bus from?

Reading to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Charleston bus arrive?

Reading to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Reading to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Charleston is 419 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Reading to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 39+ hotels available in Charleston.

Reading to Charleston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Charleston by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane PHL - CRW
7h 5m
$136–685
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cambridge, OHbus
3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus
12h 35m
$72–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
15h 17m
$161–357
Drive 416.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Charlestoncar 416.2 mi
6h 58m
$76–110
Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane MDT - CRW
7h 43m
$107–502
Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Reading to Allentownbus
2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ABE - CRW
8h 51m
$111–508
Bus, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
6h 24m
$147–1,289
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Reading to Newarkbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane EWR - CRW
5h 25m
$148–397

Reading to Charleston by bus

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12h 35mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 424.5 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

You can take a bus from Reading to Charleston, WV via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Cambridge, OH, and Cambridge in around 12h 35m.

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