There are 5 ways to get from Charles Town to Washington by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain Marc
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 48m$21–34Drive 60.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charles Town to Washingtoncar 60.7 mi
1h 23m$12–16Bus
- Take the bus from Route 478 at Route 180 to East Street at Transit Centerbus Bjs
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
3h 3mTrain
- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
2h$19–33Train via Alexandria (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Alexandriatrain Floridian
3h 12m$58–83
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charles Town to Washington is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Charles Town to Washington is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Charles Town to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Route 478 at Route 180 and arriving at Washington Union Station via Frederick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Charles Town to Washington. However, there are services departing from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Charles Town and Washington is 66 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Washington without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 48m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Charles Town to Washington, including transfers.
Charles Town to Washington bus services, operated by Transit Services of Frederick County, depart from Route 478 at Route 180 station.
Charles Town to Washington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Washington is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h.
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.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
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
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 301-600-2065
- [email protected]
- Website
- frederickcountymd.gov
Bus from Route 478 at Route 180 to East Street at Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- frederickcountymd.gov
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charles Town to Washington bus services, operated by Transit Services of Frederick County, arrive at East Street at Transit Center station.
Charles Town to Washington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE MARC eb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charles Town to Washington is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Charles Town to Washington.
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