There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
2h 55m$102–621Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston
10h 42m$48–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 48m$122–262Drive 335.9 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Charlestoncar 335.9 mi
5h 57m$62–89
Bethesda to Charleston by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Charleston is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charleston Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Bethesda and Charleston is 267 miles. The road distance is 337.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Bethesda to Charleston, including transfers.
Bethesda to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h 42m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW to Charleston Transit Mall via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Morgantown, WV in around 10h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
Bethesda to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Charleston is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Bethesda to Charleston.
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