There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Charles Town by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
1h 42m$19–34Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Charles Towncar 58.9 mi
1h 23m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
- Take the bus from East Street at Transit Center to Jefferson Pike at McDonald'sbus Bjs
2h 43m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Charles Town is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Charles Town is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Washington and Charles Town is 68 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Charles Town without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Washington to Charles Town, including transfers.
Washington to Charles Town bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Charles Town train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Charles Town is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
Maryland Transit operates a train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb twice daily. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Charles Town via Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Charles Town bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Washington to Charles Town train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Charles Town is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Washington to Charles Town.
There are 130+ hotels available in Charles Town.