There are 4 ways to get from Staunton to Charles Town by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Godwin Transit Center to Front Royal Walmartbus
- Take the taxi from Front Royal Walmart to Charles Towntaxi
3h 40m$90–114Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staunton to Charles Towncar 114.4 mi
2h 5m$21–31Train
- Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
6h 58m$68–132Bus
- Take the bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus BRCC North
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Dulles Airportbus Virginia Breeze
5h 45m$68–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staunton to Charles Town is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Staunton to Charles Town is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Staunton to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Central United Methodist Church and arriving at Harmony Park and Ride via JMU Godwin Transit Center and Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Staunton station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Staunton Amtrak Station and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Staunton and Charles Town is 120 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.
The best way to get from Staunton to Charles Town without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Staunton to Charles Town, including transfers.
Staunton to Charles Town bus services, operated by BRITE Bus, depart from Central United Methodist Church station.
Staunton to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staunton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Staunton to Charles Town is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Staunton, VA, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
You can take a train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charles Town via Washington Union Station and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central United Methodist Church to Charles Town via JMU Godwin Transit Center, Dulles Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay, and Harmony Park and Ride in around 5h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- britebus.org
Bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.britebus.org/
Bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.britebus.org/
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Godwin Transit Center to Front Royal Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Dulles Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $20–45
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More Questions & Answers
Staunton to Charles Town bus services, operated by BRITE Bus, arrive at JMU Godwin Transit Center station.
Staunton to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staunton to Charles Town is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Staunton to Charles Town.
There are 112+ hotels available in Charles Town.








