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How to get fromSt. Louis to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Charleston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Yeager Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane STL - CRW
    5h 52m
    $124–618

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charleston, WVbus bus Cleveland
    16h 5m
    $88–192

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    13h 41m
    $136–289

  4. Drive 504.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Charlestoncar car 504.2 mi
    8h 17m
    $92–133

  5. Fly to Tri-State Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane STL - HTS
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 8m
    $128–620

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    19h 31m
    $260–534

St. Louis to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Charleston, WV via Cambridge, OH and Cambridge in around 16h 5m.

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