There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charleston and arriving at Cincinnati Union Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Charleston and Cincinnati Union Terminal is 215 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $27 - $100.
The train from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal takes 5h 2m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $27 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $850 and takes 5h 53m.
Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cincinnati Union Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $27–100 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Yeager Airport to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston to Cincinnati Union Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $27–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–190
- Business Class
- $60–250
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