What is the cheapest way to get from Falls Church to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Falls Church to Charleston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Falls Church to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Falls Church to Charleston is to subway and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $430 - $1,200.

Is there a direct train between Falls Church and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Falls Church to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from East Falls Church, Orange/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 10h 52m.

How far is it from Falls Church to Charleston?

The distance between Falls Church and Charleston is 471 miles. The road distance is 499.2 miles.

How do I travel from Falls Church to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Falls Church to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $190 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Falls Church to Charleston?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Falls Church to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falls Church to Charleston train from?

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

Train or fly from Falls Church to Charleston?

The best way to get from Falls Church to Charleston is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $190 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Falls Church to Charleston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falls Church to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Falls Church to Charleston is 499 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Falls Church to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1920+ hotels available in Charleston.

Falls Church to Charleston - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, and car

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

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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
best
1. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DCA - CHS
4h 47m
$436–1,107
Drive 496.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Falls Church to Charlestoncar 496.3 mi
9h 22m
$91–131
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
10h 52m
$193–373
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane IAD - CHS
4h 53m
$554–1,105
Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
1. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BWI - CHS
5h 45m
$396–1,213
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane DCA - HHH
2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
5h 49m
$122–632

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

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Distance: 468.6 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours.

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

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

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

Drive 496.3 mi

Train (Amtrak)

Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport

Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive