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How to get fromLorton Amtrak Auto Train Station to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Station to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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  1. Line 371 bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    5h 33m
    $437–1,111

  2. Drive 482.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Station to Charlestoncar car 482.5 mi
    9h
    $89–128

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 5m
    $185–377

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    17h 32m
    $90–183

  5. Line 371 bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    6h 35m
    $557–1,111

  6. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from 2 to Leadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BWI - CHS
    6h 22m
    $400–1,760

  7. 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 plane DCA - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 34m
    $123–636

Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Station to Charleston by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Station, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lorton Amtrak Auto Train Station to Transit Mall via Lorton Market St and Shoppers Market, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G, Springfield Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 17h 32m.

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