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How to get fromCharlestown to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Train via Baltimore

    best
    1. Take the train from Perryville to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train Commuter Rail
    2. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    1h 51m
    $21–630
  2. Drive 82 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlestown to Washingtoncar car 82 mi
    1h 45m
    $15–22
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North East to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0325S
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2h 40m
    $22–46
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Perryville to Washington Union Stationtrain train Commuter Rail
    1h 53m
    $19–35

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What companies run services between Charlestown, Cecil County, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charlestown to Washington Union Station via Perryville and Baltimore Penn Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charlestown to Washington Union Station via North East and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 2h 40m.

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