What is the cheapest way to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Arlington, VA and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Arlington, VA to Charleston. However, there are services departing from New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Arlington, VA and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Arlington, VA to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and arriving at Charleston Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Arlington, VA to Charleston?

The distance between Arlington, VA and Charleston is 258 miles. The road distance is 335.8 miles.

How do I travel from Arlington, VA to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs $110 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arlington, VA to Charleston bus from?

Arlington, VA to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Arlington, VA to Charleston train from?

Arlington, VA to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train, bus or fly from Arlington, VA to Charleston?

The best way to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 10h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Arlington, VA to Charleston bus arrive?

Arlington, VA to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.

Where does the Arlington, VA to Charleston train arrive?

Arlington, VA to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.

Can I drive from Arlington, VA to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Arlington, VA to Charleston is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Arlington, VA to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 39+ hotels available in Charleston.

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There are 4 ways to get from Arlington, VA to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
2h 29m
$104–618
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston
10h 31m
$51–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 28m
$112–252
Drive 333.9 mi
1. Drive from Arlington, VA to Charlestoncar 333.9 mi
5h 54m
$61–88

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Distance: 256.5 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Arlington, VA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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