There are 4 ways to get from Harpers Ferry to Charleston by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
4h 11m$114–648Bus
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
10h 46m$42–112Train
- Take the train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 12m$137–296Drive 291.4 mi
- Drive from Harpers Ferry to Charlestoncar 291.4 mi
5h 33m$54–77
Harpers Ferry to Charleston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Charleston is to bus which costs $40 - $120 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpers Ferry station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Point of Rocks MARC Train Station and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Frederick Bus Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Harpers Ferry to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb and arriving at Charleston Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Harpers Ferry and Charleston is 314 miles. The road distance is 293.1 miles.
The best way to get from Harpers Ferry to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Harpers Ferry to Charleston, including transfers.
Harpers Ferry to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Harpers Ferry to Charleston train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Harpers Ferry to Charleston is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Harpers Ferry, WV, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Charleston Transit Mall via POINT OF ROCKS MARC eb, Point of Rocks MARC Train Station, Frederick Bus Station, and Morgantown, WV in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Charleston Station via Washington Union Station in around 12h 12m.
- 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
- Maryland Transit
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Harpers Ferry to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
Harpers Ferry to Charleston train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpers Ferry to Charleston is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Harpers Ferry to Charleston.
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