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How to get fromCharleston to Washingtonby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Palmetto
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0652s / ...
    6h 49m
    $161–288

  2. Drive 287 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Washingtoncar car 287 mi
    6h 14m
    $53–76

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Washingtonbus bus Greyhound US0658s
    8h 48m
    $73–119

  4. Fly to Greenville

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane CHS - PGV
    6h 14m
    $62–340

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CHS - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Washingtoncar car
    6h 41m
    $67–344

  6. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CHS - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Washingtonbus bus
    6h 55m
    $85–430

  7. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHS - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Washingtonbus bus
    7h 32m
    $177–563

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville (PGV) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Washington, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Washington via Charleston Bus Station and Myrtle Beach Bus Station in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville (PGV) twice daily.

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