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How to get fromCharleston to Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Stationby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Station by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Station Blvd and Grandwind Drbus bus
    4h 12m

  2. Drive 481 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Stationcar car 481 mi
    9h 3m
    $88–127

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    11h 16m
    $185–373

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    17h 41m
    $92–188

  5. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus

    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 bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Station Blvd and Grandwind Drbus bus
    5h 5m

  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 16m
    $114–587

  7. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lead to 2train train
    6h 8m

Charleston to Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Station by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lorton Amtrak Auto Train 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Springfield Bus Stop, Franconia-Springfield Metro, and Lorton Station Blvd and Grandwind Dr in around 17h 41m.

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