There are 6 ways to get from Georgetown University to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DCA - CHS
4h 46m$554–1,105Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane IAD - CHS
5h 21m$74–455Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
10h 54m$302–462Drive 500.2 mi
- Drive from Georgetown University to Charlestoncar 500.2 mi
9h 20m$92–132Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BWI - CHS
5h 53m$756–1,213Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane DCA - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
5h 48m$115–630
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Georgetown University to Charleston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Georgetown University to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Georgetown University to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Georgetown University and Charleston is 467 miles. The road distance is 503.1 miles.
The best way to get from Georgetown University to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs $300 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Georgetown University to Charleston, including transfers.
Georgetown University to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Georgetown University to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $470 and takes 10h 54m.
Georgetown University to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Georgetown University to Charleston is 503 miles. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Georgetown University to Charleston.
What companies run services between Georgetown University, DC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $270–420 and the journey takes 9h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
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