There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BWI - CHS
4h 46m$424–1,104Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane IAD - CHS
6h 39m$71–414Train
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
11h 39m$162–884Drive 538.7 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Charlestoncar 538.7 mi
10h 9m$99–142Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DCA - CHS
5h 41m$448–1,663Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane PHL - CHS
6h 19m$677–1,504
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Charleston is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $420 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Baltimore and Charleston is 500 miles. The road distance is 541.9 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs $160 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Baltimore to Charleston, including transfers.
Baltimore to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $420 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $900 and takes 11h 39m.
Baltimore to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Charleston is 542 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Baltimore to Charleston.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charleston via Washington Union Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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