What is the cheapest way to get from Lanham to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Lanham to Charleston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanham to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Lanham to Charleston is to subway and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $410 - $1,200.

Is there a direct train between Lanham and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Lanham station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Lanham to Charleston?

The distance between Lanham and Charleston is 479 miles. The road distance is 514.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lanham to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Lanham to Charleston without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 11h 11m and costs $190 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Lanham to Charleston?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Lanham to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanham to Charleston train from?

Lanham to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where does the Lanham to Charleston train arrive?

Lanham to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Lanham to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanham to Charleston is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Lanham to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1678+ hotels available in Charleston.

Lanham to Charleston - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lanham to Charleston by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
best
1. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DCA - CHS
5h 6m
$418–1,110
Drive 511.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lanham to Charlestoncar 511.9 mi
9h 36m
$94–135
Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
11h 11m
$194–379
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BWI - CHS
5h 7m
$386–1,212
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
1. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane IAD - CHS
6h
$556–1,107
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane DCA - HHH
2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
6h 8m
$124–635
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
15h 55m
$166–346

Lanham to Charleston by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 475.9 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Lanham, MD, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 24m.

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How to get fromLanham to Charlestonby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

There are 7 ways to get from Lanham to Charleston by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

Drive 511.9 mi

Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)

Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

Train (Amtrak)