What is the cheapest way to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg is to bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 10h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg?

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 2h 26m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Gaithersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Charleston Transit Mall and arriving at N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Frederick Marc Station and Shady Grove Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Gaithersburg?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Charleston to Gaithersburg?

The distance between Charleston and Gaithersburg is 278 miles. The road distance is 339 miles.

How do I travel from Charleston to Gaithersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg without a car is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Gaithersburg bus from?

Charleston to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston Transit Mall station.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Gaithersburg train from?

Charleston to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.

Train or bus from Charleston to Gaithersburg?

The best way to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Charleston to Gaithersburg bus arrive?

Charleston to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Morgantown, WV station.

Where does the Charleston to Gaithersburg train arrive?

Charleston to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charleston to Gaithersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Gaithersburg is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Charleston to Gaithersburg.

Where can I stay near Gaithersburg?

There are 207+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.

Charleston to Gaithersburg - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly, subway
best
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CRW - DCA
2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 26m
$102–622
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus
2. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Frederick Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 515
10h 2m
$44–109
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 13m
$126–259
Drive 337 mi
1. Drive from Charleston to Gaithersburgcar 337 mi
5h 31m
$62–89

Charleston to Gaithersburg by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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11h 13mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.9 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Charleston Transit Mall to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 10h 13m.

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