There are 4 ways to get from Reston to Charleston by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
3h 5m$101–621Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston
11h$51–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 4m$123–254Drive 314.2 mi
- Drive from Reston to Charlestoncar 314.2 mi
6h 6m$58–83
Reston to Charleston by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Charleston is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Charleston is to subway and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Charleston. However, there are services departing from New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, 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 4m.
The distance between Reston and Charleston is 276 miles. The road distance is 316.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Reston to Charleston, including transfers.
Reston to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Charleston is to bus which takes 11h and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Charleston Transit Mall via Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Morgantown, WV in around 11h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
Reston to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Charleston is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Reston to Charleston.
There are 41+ hotels available in Charleston.