What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Charleston is to bus which costs $50 - $130 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Charleston Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Charleston?

The distance between Fairfax and Charleston is 270 miles. The road distance is 321.6 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $110 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax to Charleston?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Fairfax to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Charleston bus from?

Fairfax to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Charleston train from?

Fairfax to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train, bus or fly from Fairfax to Charleston?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Fairfax to Charleston bus arrive?

Fairfax to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.

Where does the Fairfax to Charleston train arrive?

Fairfax to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Charleston is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Fairfax to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 41+ hotels available in Charleston.

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
2h 57m
$101–621
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston
11h 21m
$50–124
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 7m
$112–252
Drive 319.8 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to Charlestoncar 319.8 mi
5h 40m
$59–85

Fairfax to Charleston by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 268.6 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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