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How to get fromDulles to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Dulles to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    3h 20m
    $74–430

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 22m
    $304–466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 47m
    $110–192

  4. Drive  504.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dulles to Charlestoncar car 504.1 mi
    9h 35m
    $92–133

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia, drive

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane IAD - CAE
    2. Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Charlestoncar car
    3h 25m
    $77–377

  6. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    5h 15m
    $436–1,108

  7. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    17h 2m
    $287–447

Dulles to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Dulles, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $270–420 and the journey takes 9h 3m.

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