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How to get fromDelaware to Charlestonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Delaware to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    5h 29m
    $661–1,447

  2. Drive  608.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmington to Charlestoncar car 608.5 mi
    11h 24m
    $111–161

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    12h 15m
    $193–398

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BWI - CHS
    5h 23m
    $440–1,688

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    6h 21m
    $471–1,720

  6. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    7h 1m
    $581–1,719

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Delaware, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–360 and the journey takes 12h 2m.

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