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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Charleston is to bus which costs $50 - $160 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Charleston, WV via Buffalo, NY and Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Charleston Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.

How far is it from Rochester to Charleston?

The distance between Rochester and Charleston is 398 miles. The road distance is 487 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Charleston without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $100 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Rochester to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Charleston bus from?

Rochester to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Charleston train from?

Rochester to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Charleston?

The best way to get from Rochester to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 22h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 12h.

Where does the Rochester to Charleston bus arrive?

Rochester to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Where does the Rochester to Charleston train arrive?

Rochester to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Charleston is 487 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Rochester to Charleston.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Charleston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Charleston?

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Where can I stay near Charleston?

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Charleston by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Rochester
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ROC - CRW
4h 41m
$129–585
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
3. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Charleston, WVbus
12h
$54–151
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Charleston, WVbus Cleveland
11h 26m
$106–237
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain
22h 57m
$297–707
Drive 484.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Charlestoncar 484.2 mi
8h 38m
$89–128
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane BUF - CRW
6h 43m
$122–582
Bus via Morgantown
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Pittsburghbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to Westover Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Morgantown to Charleston Transit Mallbus
17h 10m
$129–306

Rochester to Charleston by train, foot, and bus

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11h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Charleston Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 22h 57m.

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