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How to get fromCharles Town to Washingtonby train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charles Town to Washington by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain train Marc
    2. Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 48m
    $21–34
  2. Drive  60.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charles Town to Washingtoncar car 60.7 mi
    1h 23m
    $12–16
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Route 478 at Route 180 to East Street at Transit Centerbus bus Bjs
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    3h 3m
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain train Marc
    2h
    $19–33
  5. Train via Alexandria (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Alexandriatrain train Floridian
    3h 12m
    $58–83

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Charles Town, WV, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charles Town to Washington Union Station via Route 478 at Route 180, East Street at Transit Center, and Frederick Bus Station in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, Maryland Transit operates a train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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