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

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Washington is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $95 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Washington 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 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charleston Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Charleston to Washington?

The distance between Charleston and Washington is 254 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charleston to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Charleston to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Washington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Charleston to Washington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Charleston to Washington?

The best way to get from Charleston to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 55m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Charleston to Washington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charleston to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charleston to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Washington is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Charleston to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleston to Washington?

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CRW - DCA
1h 30m
$98–615
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus Charleston
2. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
8h 55m
$46–112
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 13m
$120–260
Drive 335.1 mi
1. Drive from Charleston to Washingtoncar 335.1 mi
5h 57m
$62–89

Charleston to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Washington, DC, 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 Washington Union Station via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU in around 8h 55m.

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