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How to get fromNewark to Charlestonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BWI - CHS
    5h 16m
    $413–1,245

  2. Drive 596.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Charlestoncar car 596.1 mi
    11h 12m
    $109–158

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    12h 6m
    $210–432

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    5h 41m
    $667–929

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    6h 8m
    $463–1,164

  6. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    7h 2m
    $581–1,161

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Amtrak to Charleston via Washington Union Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 12h 6m.

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