There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Harpers Ferry by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, 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 HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
4h 18m$114–648Drive 290.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Harpers Ferrycar 290.4 mi
5h 33m$53–77Bus
- 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 12m$59–126Train
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
12h 37m$137–291
Charleston to Harpers Ferry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Harpers Ferry is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Harpers Ferry is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Harpers Ferry. 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 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Charleston and Harpers Ferry is 314 miles. The road distance is 292.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Harpers Ferry without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Charleston to Harpers Ferry, including transfers.
Charleston to Harpers Ferry bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston Transit Mall station.
Charleston to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Harpers Ferry is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Harpers Ferry via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 12h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Harpers Ferry bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Morgantown, WV station.
Charleston to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Harpers Ferry is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Charleston to Harpers Ferry.
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