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

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There are 4 ways to get from Charles Town to Washington DC by taxi, bus, train, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Charles Town to Harmony Park and Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Harmony Park and Ride to 18Th St & E Stbus bus 483 / ...
    2h
    $50–69

  2. Drive 60.7 mi

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

  3. Train, subway

    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
    2h 2m
    $21–34

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Alexandriatrain train Floridian
    3h 22m
    $43–73

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  • Distance: 69.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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 $20–45 and the journey takes 2h 29m.

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