There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
3h 35m$105–1,178Drive 361.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Charleston, WVcar 361.2 mi
5h 57m$66–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 15m$95–220Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane BWI - CRW
5h 49m$86–439
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $100 - $1,200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Charleston Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Baltimore and Charleston, WV is 301 miles. The road distance is 363.3 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV, including transfers.
Baltimore to Charleston, WV train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Charleston, WV is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $440 and takes 5h 49m.
Charleston, WV is 3h behind Baltimore. It is currently 5:50 PM in Baltimore and 2:50 PM in Charleston, WV.
Baltimore to Charleston, WV train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Charleston, WV is 363 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Baltimore to Charleston, WV.
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