How to travel from Washington to Charleston, United States of America

The distance between Washington and Charleston is around 511 miles (822km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Washington to Charleston by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $81
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Charleston SC.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $90
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Drive

Drive to Charleston.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance536 miles (862km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Charleston

There are several options for getting from Washington to Charleston by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $81 and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $53.

The distance between Washington and Charleston is around 511 miles (822km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452 miles (728km)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Washington and Charleston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Charleston is to drive which takes around 8h 50m and will set you back approx $53.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Charleston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $81 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and Charleston. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Washington to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Charleston Amtrak Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Amtrak run train services between Washington and Charleston. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Washington and Charleston. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Washington to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence and Charleston SC. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Greyhound USA and Southeastern Stages run regular bus services between Washington and Charleston. Buses run on demand and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Washington to Charleston. We recommend that you take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station. instead which will take 9h 25m.

The closest major airport to Charleston is Charleston International Airport (CHS) (CHS) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Charleston. Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (HHH) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (MYR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Washington and Charleston. The distance is around 536 miles (862km) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Charleston is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around $81.

How do I get from Washington to Charleston

Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Charleston

Transport options from Washington to Charleston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 25m
$81
every 20 mins822km (511 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
$90
once daily944km (586 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
$53
on demand862km (536 miles)

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Airports near Charleston

The following major airports near Charleston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

CHS
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Charleston
HHH
Hilton Head Airport (HHH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59 miles (95km) from Charleston
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
International Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Charleston