There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to College Park by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CHS - DCA
3h 41m$439–1,077Drive 507.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to College Parkcar 507.8 mi
9h 38m$93–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Palmetto / ...
10h 21m$183–369Bus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
16h 13m$94–185Fly Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 24m$579–1,064Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CHS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T5 to Campus Dr+Paint Branch Trbus
4h 32mDrive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HHH - DCA
4h 44m$114–584
Charleston to College Park by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to College Park is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to College Park is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to College Park. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Baltimore Av+Knox Rd via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Rhode Island Av-Brentwood+Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to College Park. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Charleston and College Park is 475 miles. The road distance is 510.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to College Park without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Charleston to College Park, including transfers.
Charleston to College Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to College Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to College Park is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $430 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 10h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 16h 13m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and College Park, MD, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 9h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 843-724-7420
- Website
- CARTA
Bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- CARTA
Bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T5 to Campus Dr+Paint Branch Tr
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to College Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Charleston to College Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to College Park is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Charleston to College Park.
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