There are 5 ways to get from Dulles to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane IAD - CHS
3h 22m$577–1,060Drive 504.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dulles to Charlestoncar 504.1 mi
9h 35m$92–133Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
11h 22m$194–376Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DCA - CHS
5h 17m$416–1,108Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
17h 3m$167–347
Dulles to Charleston by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Charleston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Dulles and Charleston is 461 miles. The road distance is 507.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Dulles to Charleston, including transfers.
Dulles to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Dulles to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 11h 22m.
Dulles to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dulles to Charleston is 507 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Dulles to Charleston.
What companies run services between Dulles, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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