There are 4 ways to get from Maryland to Charlestown by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Perryvilletrain Commuter Rail
1h 2m$18–29Drive 43.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Charlestowncar 43.7 mi
56 min$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb to UNION AVE & GREEN ST sbbus Line No. 420
1h 27m$23–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to Charlestowntaxi 43.7 mi
56 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maryland to Charlestown is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Maryland to Charlestown is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Maryland to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb and arriving at UNION AVE & GREEN ST sb via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Perryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Maryland and Charlestown is 43 miles. The road distance is 43.9 miles.
The best way to get from Maryland to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $18 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Maryland to Charlestown, including transfers.
Maryland to Charlestown bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb station.
Maryland to Charlestown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Maryland to Charlestown is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $18 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Maryland, USA and Charlestown, Cecil County, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Perryville every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 52 min. Maryland Transit also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Academy Bus operates a bus from FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb to UNION AVE & GREEN ST sb 4 times a day. Tickets cost $13–23 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Maryland Transit also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb to UNION AVE & GREEN ST sb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $13–23
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb to UNION AVE & GREEN ST sb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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More Questions & Answers
Maryland to Charlestown bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at UNION AVE & GREEN ST sb station.
Maryland to Charlestown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Perryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Charlestown is 44 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Maryland to Charlestown.
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