There are 5 ways to get from Royal Oak to Charleston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
10h 24m$57–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
20h 5m$251–541Drive 355.8 mi
- Drive from Royal Oak to Charlestoncar 355.8 mi
6h 49m$65–94Fly to Yeager Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DTW - CRW
6h 51m$120–580Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Charlestoncar
6h 54m$158–865
Royal Oak to Charleston by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Oak to Charleston is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Royal Oak to Charleston is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Royal Oak to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Washington SB and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Royal Oak to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
The distance between Royal Oak and Charleston is 395 miles. The road distance is 357.9 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Oak to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Royal Oak to Charleston, including transfers.
Royal Oak to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Royal Oak to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Royal Oak to Charleston is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 20h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 5m.
- 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
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Royal Oak to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Royal Oak to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royal Oak to Charleston is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Royal Oak to Charleston.
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