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Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €88, and a flight costs an average of €348.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€88 Average price Cheapest | €238 Average price | €348 Average price |
14h 55m Average total duration 14h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $226 |
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Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV buses for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 14h20 | 1:20 PM Charleston, Greyhound Bus Station, WV | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV
Buses from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $109 (€88) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 17:45. The fastest bus covers the 233 miles (376 km) distance in 14h 25m.
Distance 233 miles (376 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $109 (€88) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 25m |
First bus 04:15 |
Last bus 17:45 |
FAQs: Bus from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV
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