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

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Germantown is to bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Germantown is to fly and subway which takes 2h 52m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Germantown?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Germantown. 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 57m.

How far is it from Charleston to Germantown?

The distance between Charleston and Germantown is 287 miles. The road distance is 336 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charleston to Germantown without a car is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Charleston to Germantown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Germantown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Charleston to Germantown train from?

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

Train or bus from Charleston to Germantown?

The best way to get from Charleston to Germantown is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 11h 57m.

Where does the Charleston to Germantown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charleston to Germantown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charleston to Germantown?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Germantown is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Charleston to Germantown.

Where can I stay near Germantown?

There are 111+ hotels available in Germantown.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Germantown?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Charleston Transit Mall and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Frederick Marc Station and Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Germantown 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 52m
$104–627
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 11m
$44–109
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 57m
$126–259
Drive 334 mi
1. Drive from Charleston to Germantowncar 334 mi
5h 29m
$61–89

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

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11h 57mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.1 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay E in around 10h 11m. 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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