There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus Western Maryland
2h 53m$100–126Drive 72.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Towncar 72.9 mi
1h 27m$14–20Train
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
3h 38m$21–586Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Charles Town72.9 mi
1h 27mBus, train
- Take the bus from BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES wb LOWER LEVEL to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
3h 30m$23–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Airport and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Charles Town is 79 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Baltimore Airport station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $600 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
BayRunner Shuttle operates a bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–90 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Off-Site Parking Pick-Up to Charles Town via BWI Amtrak Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, Washington Union Station, and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 3h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES wb LOWER LEVEL to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Charles Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charles Town.
There are 119+ hotels available in Charles Town.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Charles Town. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.