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How to get fromCharles Town to Washington DCby train, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Charles Town to Washington DC by train, subway, 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    2h 2m
    $21–34

  2. Drive  60.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charles Town to Washington DCcar car 60.7 mi
    1h 23m
    $12–16

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Alexandriatrain train Floridian
    3h 22m
    $38–68

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  • Distance: 67.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 2h 29m.

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