There are 7 ways to get from South Carolina to Baltimore by plane, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane GSP - BWI
2h 31m$108–460Fly Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
4h 33m$88–1,158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
11h 32m$171–416Drive 537 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Baltimorecar 537 mi
10h 11m$98–142Taxi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
2h 49m$178–388Line 11 bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Take the bus from N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave to Centre Pointe Dr / Tanger Outlet Blvdbus
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CHS - BWI
4h 21m$756–1,106Fly Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CHS - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
5h 18m$450–1,711
Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Baltimore is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Baltimore is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between South Carolina and Baltimore is 451 miles. The road distance is 540.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Baltimore without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $170 - $420.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from South Carolina to Baltimore, including transfers.
South Carolina to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Baltimore is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 11h 32m.
South Carolina to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Baltimore is 540 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from South Carolina to Baltimore.
What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 11h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 843-724-7420
- Website
- CARTA
Bus from N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave to Centre Pointe Dr / Tanger Outlet Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- CARTA
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Veteran's Cab Company
- Phone
- +1-803-327-4131
- Website
- rockhillcabs.com
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