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How to get fromCharleston to Fairfaxby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    3h 42m
    $438–1,076

  2. Drive 491.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Charleston to Fairfaxcar car 491.9 mi
    9h 18m
    $90–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    10h 23m
    $194–370

  4. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHS - IAD
    3. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 49m

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 50m
    $400–1,208

  6. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HHH - DCA
    4h 46m
    $113–583

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Fairfax, VA, 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 $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 16m.

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