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Six ways to Travel from Washington, Dc to Charleston

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Cheapest
By car (864 km)
8 h 52 min
864 km.
from $47
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Rideshare
8 h 52 min
864 km.
from $11.27
Bus
13 h 9 min
728 km.
from $134.33
Train, Plane
4 h 53 min
728 km.
from $243.46
Bus, Plane
5 h 53 min
728 km.
from $430.22

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$369.95
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$612.33
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$408.22–$1,530.82

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$344.44
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$369.95
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$306.16
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$535.79

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$510.27

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
9h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.68–$204.11
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$82.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Charleston is to bus which costs $50 - $173.91 and takes 13h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Transit Mall via Fayetteville Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Charleston?

The distance between Washington, DC and Charleston is 749 km. The road distance is 864.2 km.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Charleston?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Washington, DC to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Charleston bus from?

Washington, DC to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to Charleston?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 9h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $173.91 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Charleston bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fayetteville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Charleston is 864 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Washington, DC to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1613+ hotels available in Charleston. Prices start at $49.26 per night.
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