There are 3 ways to get from Glen Allen to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RIC - CHS
3h 29m$172–711Drive 404.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Charlestoncar 404.3 mi
7h 45m$74–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
7h 20m$164–316
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Charleston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Glen Allen and Charleston is 388 miles. The road distance is 406.6 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Glen Allen to Charleston, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 7h 20m.
Glen Allen to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Charleston is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Glen Allen to Charleston.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
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