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How to get fromCharleston to James Madison Universityby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to James Madison University by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane CHS - CHO
    2. Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to James Madison Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $206–515

  2. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane CHS - SHD
    7h 21m
    $69–340

  3. Train, bus via Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus Highlands Rhythm / ...
    14h 4m
    $209–402

  4. Drive 453.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to James Madison Universitycar car 453.3 mi
    9h 16m
    $83–120

  5. Fly 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 Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 14m
    $599–1,088

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 23m
    $462–1,106

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    16h 49m
    $192–369

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    16h 59m
    $184–372

Charleston to James Madison University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) 4 times a day.

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