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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Charles Townby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Charles Town by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain train Marc
    4h 40m
    $50–667

  2. Drive 169.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Charles Towncar car 169.6 mi
    3h 15m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus bus New York
    2. Take the train from SILVER SPRING MARC wb to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain train Marc
    5h 53m
    $50–109

  4. Fly, line 391 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Harmony Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Harmony Park and Ride to Charles Towntaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $101–457

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave to Harmony Park and Ridebus bus 884 / ...
    6h 15m
    $67–111

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Charles Town via Washington Union Station and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charles Town via Washington Union Station, N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave, and Harmony Park and Ride in around 6h 15m.

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