There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Fort Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CRW - DCA
2h$99–618Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus Charleston
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 36m$50–118Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
10h 34m$123–249Drive 337.1 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Fort Jacksoncar 337.1 mi
6h 1m$62–89
Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Fort Jackson is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Fort Jackson is to fly which takes 2h and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Fort Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Transit Mall and arriving at Washington Union Station via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Fort Jackson. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Charleston and Fort Jackson is 257 miles. The road distance is 339.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Fort Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Charleston to Fort Jackson, including transfers.
Charleston to Fort Jackson bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston Transit Mall station.
Charleston to Fort Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Fort Jackson is to fly which takes 2h and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 36m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Fort Jackson, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Fort Jackson via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, and Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Fort Jackson bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Morgantown, WV station.
Charleston to Fort Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Fort Jackson is 339 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Charleston to Fort Jackson.
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