What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Charleston is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Charleston. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Charleston Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Charleston?

The distance between Washington DC and Charleston is 261 miles. The road distance is 338.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Charleston?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Washington DC to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Charleston bus from?

Washington DC to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Charleston train from?

Washington DC to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington DC to Charleston?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h 15m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Washington DC to Charleston bus arrive?

Washington DC to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.

Where does the Washington DC to Charleston train arrive?

Washington DC to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Charleston is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Washington DC to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 41+ hotels available in Charleston.

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
2h 46m
$100–619
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston
10h 15m
$48–117
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 47m
$122–262
Drive 336.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Charlestoncar 336.1 mi
5h 57m
$62–89

Washington DC to Charleston by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 259.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Charleston Transit Mall via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Morgantown, WV in around 10h 15m.

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