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

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

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  1. Subway, fly

    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 Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DCA - CRW
    3h 12m
    $102–622

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus bus 515
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus bus
    10h 50m
    $44–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    11h 8m
    $122–263

  4. Drive 337.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Charlestoncar car 337.4 mi
    5h 31m
    $62–89

Gaithersburg to Charleston by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Charleston Transit Mall via Shady Grove Station & Bay L, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, and Morgantown, WV in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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