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How to get fromJames Madison University to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from James Madison University to Charleston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SHD - CHS
    5h 20m
    $90–381

  2. Drive 453.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from James Madison University to Charlestoncar car 453.3 mi
    9h 15m
    $83–120

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus bus Highlands Rhythm / ...
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    13h 45m
    $209–405

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 22m
    $117–212

  5. Taxi to Charlottesville, fly

    1. Take the taxi from James Madison University to Charlottesville (CHO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CHO - CHS
    6h 10m
    $214–527

  6. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    6h 37m
    $577–1,131

  7. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    7h 40m
    $461–1,137

James Madison University to Charleston by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from James Madison University to Transit Mall via Goodwin Transit Center, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 19h 22m.

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