There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Charles Town by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Yeager Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
best- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CRW - DCA
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain
4h 36m$121–654Drive 282.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Charles Towncar 282.8 mi
5h 22m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus Charleston
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 18m$70–142Train
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
12h 55m$139–285Bus to North Central West Virginia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelterbus
- Fly from North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CKB - IAD
6h 40m$111–429
Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Charles Town is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Charles Town is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Charleston Transit Mall and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU and East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Charleston and Charles Town is 326 miles. The road distance is 284.4 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Charles Town without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Charleston to Charles Town, including transfers.
Charleston to Charles Town bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston Transit Mall station.
Charleston to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Charles Town is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Charles Town via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Charles Town via Washington Union Station and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from North Central West Virginia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Charles Town bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Morgantown, WV station.
Charleston to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Charles Town is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Charleston to Charles Town.
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