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How to get fromCharleston to Fairfax Stationby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay L3 to Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rdbus bus
    4h 54m
    $438–1,076

  2. Drive 488.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Fairfax Stationcar car 488.6 mi
    9h 12m
    $90–129

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    11h 44m
    $187–376

  4. Fly Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHS - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay L3 to Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rdbus bus
    5h 44m
    $582–1,067

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    2. Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay L3 to Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rdbus bus
    6h 13m
    $404–1,212

  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
    5h 58m
    $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: 479.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Fairfax Station, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 9h 16m.

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