There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane BWI - CRW
4h 1m$107–534Drive 362.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charlestoncar 362.2 mi
6h 3m$67–96Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
3h 41m$108–1,174Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus
10h 5m$110–192Train
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 26m$112–802Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Charleston362.2 mi
6h 3m
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $100 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Airport and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Frederick Bus Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Charleston Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Charleston is 277 miles. The road distance is 364.3 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Baltimore Airport station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 10h 5m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Airport to Charleston Transit Mall via Frederick Bus Station and Morgantown, WV in around 10h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- 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 BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Charleston.
There are 39+ hotels available in Charleston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Charleston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.