There are 4 ways to get from Maryland to Charles Town by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
3h 44m$21–588Drive 72.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Charles Towncar 72.4 mi
1h 22m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DCbus Washington
- Take the bus from 19Th St & H St to Harmony Park and Ridebus 884 / ...
3h 57m$59–99Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtraktrain Floridian
6h 26m$55–105
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maryland to Charles Town is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Maryland to Charles Town is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Maryland to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Baltimore, MD and arriving at Harmony Park and Ride via 19Th St & H St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Maryland and Charles Town is 108 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.
The best way to get from Maryland to Charles Town without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $21 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Maryland to Charles Town, including transfers.
Maryland to Charles Town bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Baltimore, MD station.
Maryland to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Maryland to Charles Town is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $21 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Maryland, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charles Town via Washington Union Station and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore, MD to Charles Town via Washington, DC, 19Th St & H St, and Harmony Park and Ride in around 3h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from 19Th St & H St to Harmony Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
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More Questions & Answers
Maryland to Charles Town bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.
Maryland to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Charles Town is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Maryland to Charles Town.
There are 120+ hotels available in Charles Town.