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How to get fromCharleston to Elktonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to Elkton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryvilletrain train
    7h 4m
    $400–1,210

  2. Drive 587.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Elktoncar car 587.7 mi
    11h 11m
    $108–155

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Perryvilletrain train Commuter Rail
    15h 6m
    $205–408

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus bus
    20h 7m
    $111–218

  5. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CHS - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtraktrain train
    6h 59m
    $352–895

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain train
    7h 56m
    $442–1,094

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHS - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtraktrain train
    8h 5m
    $607–1,123

  8. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CHS - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Newark Amtraktrain train
    7h 36m
    $416–1,116

Charleston to Elkton by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration20h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to W Main St and Maffitt St via Charleston Amtrak Station, Baltimore Penn Station, Perryville, and Perryville MARC Station in around 15h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 20h 7m.

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