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How to get fromMcLean to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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

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  1. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    5h 4m
    $555–1,107

  2. Drive 501.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McLean to Charlestoncar car 501.9 mi
    9h 22m
    $92–133

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 15m
    $195–376

  4. Bus

    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
    18h 16m
    $96–196

  5. Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus bus
    2. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    5h 10m
    $417–1,110

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BWI - CHS
    6h 16m
    $387–1,215

  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 12m
    $123–635

McLean to Charleston by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to Transit Mall via Tysons Corner Ctr+Parking Terrace C, Tysons Corner Metro, Franconia-Springfield Metro, Springfield Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 18h 16m.

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