There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Glen Allen by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane CHS - RIC
3h 11m$176–675Drive 403.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Glen Allencar 403.6 mi
7h 44m$74–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
7h 28m$164–312
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Charleston and Glen Allen is 386 miles. The road distance is 406 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Glen Allen without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Charleston to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Charleston to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 7h 28m.
Charleston to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Glen Allen is 406 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Charleston to Glen Allen.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 7h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
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