4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 2 buses that leave Columbus, OH for Charleston, WV on Tue, May 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:50 AM3h40Columbus, OH9:30 AMCharleston, WV$481One-way0 transfers- 4:50 AM3h40Columbus, OH8:30 AMCharleston, WV$571One-way0 transfers
- 5:50 AM3h40Columbus, OH9:30 AMCharleston, WV$481One-way0 transfers
- 4:50 AM3h40Columbus, OH8:30 AMCharleston, WV$571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $727.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $783 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV:
A bus is $727 (€587) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV costing on average $783 (€632).
Other travel options to Charleston, WV take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 29m.
You'll arrive about -2h -20m sooner (3h 57m by bus vs 2h 37m by car) and save roughly $-22.82 (€-18.41) compared to fuel and tolls ($55 (€45) vs $33 (€26)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, Barons Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Live departures
Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV bus times
The table below shows live departures for Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:50 AM Columbus, OH | 3h40 | 9:30 AM Charleston, WV | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
| 4:50 AM Columbus, OH | 3h40 | 8:30 AM Charleston, WV | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV
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Buses from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 09:20. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 9:20 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WVYou can travel by bus between Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus for as low as $47 (€38). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Charleston, WV by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleston, WV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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