There are 6 ways to get from South Carolina to Washington by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
1h 57m$171–696Drive 498.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Washingtoncar 498.5 mi
9h 20m$86–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
10h 4m$301–466Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSP - DCA
1h 55m$126–598Fly from Columbia
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
3h 2m$92–552Fly from Charleston International Airport
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CHS - DCA
3h 40m$554–1,104
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Washington is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between South Carolina and Washington is 360 miles. The road distance is 501.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Washington without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs $300 - $470.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from South Carolina to Washington, including transfers.
South Carolina to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Washington is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs $300 - $470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 1h 55m.
South Carolina to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Washington is 501 miles. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from South Carolina to Washington.
What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 9h 51m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Greensboro/High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Veteran's Cab Company
- Phone
- +1-803-327-4131
- Website
- rockhillcabs.com
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