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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dulles to Charleston by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Yeager Airport

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    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 Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DCA - CRW
    3h 17m
    $101–621

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus bus
    10h 45m
    $57–148

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    11h 16m
    $124–256

  4. Drive 311.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dulles to Charlestoncar car 311.2 mi
    6h 1m
    $57–82

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to North Central West Virginia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)plane plane IAD - CKB
    2. Take the bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Charleston Transit Mallbus bus
    4h 44m
    $64–340

Dulles to Charleston by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Charleston Transit Mall via Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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