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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    5h 12m
    $417–1,109

  2. Drive 517.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Charlestoncar car 517.6 mi
    9h 38m
    $95–137

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 15m
    $192–373

  4. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BWI - CHS
    5h 35m
    $384–1,204

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    5h 47m
    $556–1,108

  6. 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 plane DCA - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 14m
    $123–634

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 24m.

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