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

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Washington DC is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Charleston Transit Mall and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Charleston to Washington DC?

The distance between Charleston and Washington DC is 261 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charleston to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Charleston to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Washington DC bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Charleston to Washington DC train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Charleston to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Charleston to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 9h 30m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Charleston to Washington DC bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charleston to Washington DC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charleston to Washington DC?

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

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Washington DC.

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Washington DC 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
2h 4m
$101–619
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
9h 30m
$49–115
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 33m
$126–255
Drive 335.1 mi
1. Drive from Charleston to Washington DCcar 335.1 mi
5h 57m
$62–89

Charleston to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 259.4 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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 DC via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 9h 30m.

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