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

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

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHS - IAD
    3h 12m
    $577–1,061

  2. Drive 503.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Charleston to Restoncar car 503.2 mi
    9h 35m
    $92–133

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    10h 32m
    $194–370

  4. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 51m

  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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 6m
    $391–1,208

  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 55m
    $113–583

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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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