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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    3h 53m
    $439–1,079

  2. Drive 487 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Springfieldcar car 487 mi
    9h 10m
    $89–129

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    10h 40m
    $185–372

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    16h 43m
    $147–305

  5. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 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 Old Keene Mill Garage and TC Bay Ebus bus
    4h 13m

  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 57m
    $114–586

  7. Fly Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    5h 32m
    $403–1,755

Charleston to Springfield by bus, train, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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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