There are 4 ways to get from Frederick to Charleston by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
4h 10m$104–632Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston
7h 50m$41–102Train
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 10m$122–272Drive 315.3 mi
- Drive from Frederick to Charlestoncar 315.3 mi
5h 9m$58–84
Frederick to Charleston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Charleston is to bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bus Station and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Charleston Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Frederick and Charleston is 314 miles. The road distance is 317.2 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Frederick to Charleston, including transfers.
Frederick to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Frederick to Charleston train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Charleston is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Charleston Transit Mall via Morgantown, WV in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Charleston Station via Washington Union Station in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Frederick to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
Frederick to Charleston train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Charleston is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Frederick to Charleston.
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