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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Charlestonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Charleston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane LAF - CRW
    5h 42m
    $88–456

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    9h 54m
    $57–118

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    10h 35m
    $120–270

  4. Drive 363.3 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Charlestoncar car 363.3 mi
    6h 32m
    $67–96

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane IND - CRW
    6h 36m
    $122–598

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    5h 25m
    $128–476

West Lafayette to Charleston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Yeager Airport (CRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station via Columbus, E Main St & S High St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and Columbus in around 9h 54m.

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