There are 5 ways to get from Charles Town to Charleston by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Yeager Airport
best- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
4h 28m$125–654Drive 283.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charles Town to Charlestoncar 283.8 mi
5h 22m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston
9h 43m$69–140Train
- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 30m$139–293Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to North Central West Virginia Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)plane IAD - CKB
- Take the bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Charleston Transit Mallbus
6h 51m$113–420
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charles Town to Charleston is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Charles Town to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Charles Town to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Route 478 at Route 180 and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Frederick Bus Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Charles Town to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and arriving at Charleston Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Charles Town and Charleston is 328 miles. The road distance is 285.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Charles Town to Charleston, including transfers.
Charles Town to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Charles Town to Charleston train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Charleston is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Charles Town, WV, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charles Town to Charleston Transit Mall via Route 478 at Route 180, East Street at Transit Center, Frederick Bus Station, and Morgantown, WV in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charles Town to Charleston Station via DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and Washington Union Station in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to North Central West Virginia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
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 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
Bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Charleston Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Charles Town to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
Charles Town to Charleston train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charles Town to Charleston is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Charles Town to Charleston.
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