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How to get fromSeattle to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Yeager Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane SEA - CRW
    9h 2m
    $188–721

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2d 12h
    $888–1,808

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h

  4. Drive 2,496.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Charlestoncar car 2,496.8 mi
    40h 35m
    $456–659

  5. Fly to Tri-State Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane SEA - HTS
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 31m
    $202–723

Seattle to Charleston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$888Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,146 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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