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How to get fromSan Diego to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Yeager Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane SAN - CRW
    7h 17m
    $542–1,220

  2. Fly to Tri-State Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane SAN - HTS
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 36m
    $185–701

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $841–1,916

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus bus
    2d 14h
    $388–782

  5. Drive 2,300.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Charlestoncar car 2,300.6 mi
    37h 24m
    $420–607

San Diego to Charleston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$841Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,030.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Charleston Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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