There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane SLC - CRW
7h 44m$194–818Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cambridge, OHbus
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus
44h 55m$288–601Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
2d$653–1,388Drive 1,820.2 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Charlestoncar 1,820.2 mi
28h 52m$333–480
Salt Lake City to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Charleston is to bus which costs $280 - $600 and takes 44h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Charleston is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Charleston, WV via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Charleston is 1640 miles. The road distance is 1830.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 44h 55m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Salt Lake City to Charleston, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Charleston is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 44h 55m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Charleston, WV via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Cambridge, OH, and Cambridge in around 44h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- 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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cambridge, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Charleston is 2h ahead of Salt Lake City. It is currently 1:26 PM in Salt Lake City and 3:26 PM in Charleston.
Salt Lake City to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Charleston is 1831 miles. It takes approximately 28h 52m to drive from Salt Lake City to Charleston.
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