There are 4 ways to get from Charlestown to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train via Baltimore
best- Take the train from Perryville to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 51m$21–630Drive 82 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlestown to Washingtoncar 82 mi
1h 45m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from North East to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 40m$22–46Train
- Take the train from Perryville to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail
1h 53m$19–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Washington is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Washington is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to Washington station. However, there are services departing from North East and arriving at Washington Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlestown to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Perryville and arriving at Washington Union Station via Baltimore Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Charlestown and Washington is 83 miles. The road distance is 82.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Washington without a car is to train via Baltimore which takes 1h 51m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Charlestown to Washington, including transfers.
Charlestown to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from North East station.
Charlestown to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Perryville station.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Washington is to train via Baltimore which takes 1h 51m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 2h 40m.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Perryville to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Perryville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Perryville to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Perryville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from North East to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Charlestown to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Charlestown to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Washington is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Charlestown to Washington.
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