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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DCA - CRW
    2h 25m
    $104–617

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus Charlotte
    14h 54m
    $62–147

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train
    12h 52m
    $121–242

  4. Drive 413.4 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Charlestoncar car 413.4 mi
    7h 14m
    $76–109

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train
    14h 9m
    $140–289

Virginia to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Charleston, WV via Newtown Rd Station, Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 14h 54m.

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