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How to get fromBaltimore to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BWI - CHS
    4h 47m
    $384–1,204

  2. Drive 538.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Baltimore to Charlestoncar car 538.7 mi
    10h 9m
    $99–142

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 39m
    $192–924

  4. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    5h 46m
    $418–1,663

  5. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    6h 41m
    $556–1,114

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    6h 21m
    $127–1,154

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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.

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