There are 4 ways to get from Rockville to Charleston by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
3h 8m$107–622Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus
10h 54m$44–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 4m$122–263Drive 342.3 mi
- Drive from Rockville to Charlestoncar 342.3 mi
5h 37m$63–91
Rockville to Charleston by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Charleston is to bus which costs $40 - $120 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rockville to Charleston is to subway and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockville to Charleston. However, there are services departing from N Washington St & Middle Ln and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockville to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charleston Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Rockville and Charleston is 275 miles. The road distance is 344.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rockville to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Rockville to Charleston, including transfers.
Rockville to Charleston bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Rockville to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Rockville to Charleston is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from N Washington St & Middle Ln to Charleston Transit Mall via Shady Grove Station & Bay L, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, and Morgantown, WV in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rockville to Charleston bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Frederick Marc Station.
Rockville to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Charleston is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Rockville to Charleston.
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