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

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Charleston is to bus which costs $50 - $130 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from McLean to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Ballston+Bay A, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between McLean and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from McLean to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charleston Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from McLean to Charleston?

The distance between McLean and Charleston is 270 miles. The road distance is 331.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from McLean to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs $120 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from McLean to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Charleston bus from?

McLean to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the McLean to Charleston train from?

McLean to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train, bus or fly from McLean to Charleston?

The best way to get from McLean to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 11h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the McLean to Charleston bus arrive?

McLean to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.

Where does the McLean to Charleston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from McLean to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Charleston is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from McLean to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 41+ hotels available in Charleston.

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There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
3h 11m
$102–623
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston
11h 34m
$54–123
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 8m
$125–256
Drive 329.5 mi
1. Drive from McLean to Charlestoncar 329.5 mi
5h 49m
$61–87

McLean to Charleston by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 268.4 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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