There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
3h 47m$100–1,178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charlestonbus Morgantown-Charleston
10h 45m$55–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 1m$130–280Drive 361.2 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Charleston, WVcar 361.2 mi
5h 57m$66–96Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane BWI - CRW
5h 36m$101–499
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV is to bus which costs $55 - $130 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV is to train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $100 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Charleston, WV. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Charleston via Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Charleston Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Baltimore and Charleston, WV is 301 miles. The road distance is 363.3 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV, including transfers.
Baltimore to Charleston, WV bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Charleston, WV train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 12h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $500 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charleston via Morgantown, WV in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 11h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Charleston, WV bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
Baltimore to Charleston, WV train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Charleston, WV is 363 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Baltimore to Charleston, WV.
There are 42+ hotels available in Charleston, WV.