There are 6 ways to get from Charles Town to Williamsport by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
8h 30m$59–118Drive 171.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charles Town to Williamsportcar 171.9 mi
3h 50m$30–43Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
9h 50m$164–298Taxi, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Charles Town to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platformtaxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College to Williamsportbus
6h 5m$140–469Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
9h 33m$77–132Taxi, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Charles Town to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platformtaxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane IAD - AVP
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Williamsportbus
6h 9m$196–529
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charles Town to Williamsport is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Charles Town to Williamsport is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charles Town to Williamsport. However, there are services departing from Route 478 at Route 180 and arriving at Williamsport, Pa via Frederick Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Charles Town and Williamsport is 272 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Williamsport without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Charles Town to Williamsport, including transfers.
Charles Town to Williamsport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Charles Town to Williamsport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charles Town to Williamsport is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Charles Town to Williamsport.
There are 33+ hotels available in Williamsport.
What companies run services between Charles Town, WV, USA and Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charles Town to Williamsport, Pa via Route 478 at Route 180, East Street at Transit Center, Frederick Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg, Pa in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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
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 Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Williamsport
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Williamsport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Williamsport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Polly's Cab, inc
- Phone
- +1 540-662-4111
Polly's Cab, inc
- Phone
- +1 540-662-4111
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