There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Ellicott City by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly 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 Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain
3h 45m$106–634Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus Charleston
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 17m$55–126Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 23m$138–281Drive 350.6 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Ellicott Citycar 350.6 mi
5h 45m$64–93Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CRW - BWI
5h 43m$117–575
Charleston to Ellicott City by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Ellicott City is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Ellicott City is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Charleston Transit Mall and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Ellicott City station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Charleston and Ellicott City is 306 miles. The road distance is 352.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Ellicott City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Charleston to Ellicott City, including transfers.
Charleston to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston Transit Mall station.
Charleston to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Ellicott City is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 12h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston Transit Mall to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, SMALLWOOD ST & W MULBERRY ST sb ns, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Station to Baltimore Penn Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Yeager Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- 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
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Morgantown, WV station.
Charleston to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Ellicott City is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Charleston to Ellicott City.
There are 340+ hotels available in Ellicott City.