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Charleston is blessed with an abundance of beautiful scenery and friendly people. The Mountain State's capital city is easily accessible by air, auto, bus or rail, making it an attractive site for meetings and conventions or just visiting.
Major carriers provide non-stop service to and from regional hub cities, including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Detroit and Houston. Passengers also have access to more than 540 cities in the U.S. on 1,400 connecting jet flights. More convenient, however, is the short, eight-minute ride from Yeager Airport to downtown Charleston. Taxi, car rental and hotel van services are all available to and from the airport. Exit 99 Greenbrier St.
Continental Express
Reservations: 1-800-525-0280
Delta Connection ASA
Reservations: 1-800-282-3424
Delta COMAIR
1-800-354-9822
Northwest (Mesaba)
Reservations: 1-800-225-2525
United (Skywest)
Reservations: 1-800-241-6522
US Airways
Reservations: 1-800-428-4322
Charleston is one of the most accessible cities by auto, from all regions . Three interstate highways, I-64, I-77 and I-79, converge in Charleston, providing easy access from regional metropolitan centers.
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Bus
Charleston's bus terminal is located beside the Civic Center and major convention facilities. Greyhound Bus, 300 Reynolds St., Charleston. 304-357-0056 or 800-229-9424 for fare and schedule info.
KRT
City transportation consists of 65 buses on over 25 daily routes, including shuttle buses and old-time trolley buses. Trolleys and regular buses can be chartered for special events. Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority, 1550 Fourth Ave., Charleston. 304-343-7586 or 304-343-3840 for chartering information.
Many shopping areas are in walking distance from most convention facilities. Taxi, limousine and car rental services are available to all metro attractions and activities.
Train (CHW)
Amtrak operates the Cardinal line that runs between New York and Chicago, and it makes regularly scheduled stops at the station in Charleston. The Amtrak station is located at 350 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston. For reservations and complete information, call 1-800-USA RAIL (800-872-7245).
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A&A AUTO RENTAL, LLC
Car rental. Closed Sunday. 2350 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston. 304/346-0751.
AVIS RENT-A-CAR
Car rental. 170 Airport Rd., Charleston. 304/343-9453.
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
Car rental. Yeager Airport, 171 Airport Rd., Charleston. 304/343-4381 or 800/527-0700.
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
Cars, vans, trucks, sport utilities and free customer pick-up. 2423 7th Ave., W, Charleston. 304/343-8403 or 800/RENT-A-CAR;
1115 Smith St., Charleston, 304/344-2600; 5330 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston, 304/926-8900; 1601 MacCorkle Ave., SW, St. Albans, 304/722-2400.
HERTZ RENT-A-CAR
Renting cars, minivans and SUVs. Two locations: Yeager Airport, 169 Airport Rd., Charleston. 304/346-0573 and Charleston Marriott, 200 Lee St., E., Charleston. 304/345-6197.
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL
Car rental. Yeager Airport, 181 Airport Rd., Charleston. 304/344-2563.
C&H TAXI
Taxi and delivery service 365 days a year. 1410 Lewis St., Charleston. 304/344-4902. |
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