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

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

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  1. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane CHS - SHD
    6h 10m
    $101–384

  2. Drive 434.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Stauntoncar car 434.2 mi
    8h 52m
    $80–115

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    14h 4m
    $236–461

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 55m
    $100–204

  5. Fly to Charlottesville, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane CHS - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $98–391

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $481–1,168

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 8m
    $157–325

Charleston to Staunton by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Staunton Amtrak Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Alexandria in around 14h 4m.

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