How to get from Arlington to Charleston
The fastest way to travel from Arlington to Charleston takes approximately 746 minutes with 3 transfers. You can use bus and train. We found 4 route options for you.
From Arlington to Charleston
Fastest Route
746 min
823.0 km
3 transfers
A71
Silver Meteor
104
10
Departs from:
N Randolph St+Wilson Bl
Walking:
45 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 9 min (0.5 km)
to N Randolph St+Wilson Bl
2
Take
A71
Bus
Direction: South to King St-Old Town
From N Randolph St+Wilson Bl
to Amtrak Station
(35 stops, 39 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Alexandria
4
Take
Silver Meteor
Train
Direction: Miami
From Alexandria
to Charleston Amtrak Station
(7 stops, 543 min)
5
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to North Charleston Transit Center
6
Take
104
Bus
Direction: N. Charleston Superstop
From North Charleston Transit Center
to Durant Ave / Bexley St
7
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Rivers Ave / Meeting Street Rd
8
Take
10
Bus
Direction: Mary St / Meeting St
From Rivers Ave / Meeting Street Rd
to Transit Mall
(27 stops, 26 min)
9
Walk 29 min (1.7 km)
✓
Arrive at Charleston
Public transport stations close to Arlington
Arlington is located in Charleston and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Metro stations close to Arlington:
- Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
Bus stations close to Arlington:
- Wilson Blvd WB @ N Oakland ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd EB @ N Oakland ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd WB @ N Monroe ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd EB @ N Monroe ST Fs
Public transport stations close to Charleston
Charleston is located in Charleston and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Charleston:
- King St / Broad St
- Broad St / Meeting St
- King St / Queen St
- Meeting St / Chalmers St
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Arlington to Charleston.
How do I travel from Arlington to Charleston in Charleston?
The quickest journey from Arlington to Charleston takes approximately 746 minutes via the A71 bus service.
Can I get directly from Arlington to Charleston without changing?
This route requires 3 transfers. The complete journey takes about 746 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Arlington and Charleston?
The A71 line provides bus service between N Randolph St+Wilson Bl and Transit Mall in Charleston.
What is the journey time from Arlington to Charleston by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Arlington to Charleston in Charleston takes approximately 746 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Arlington to Charleston?
Board the A71 bus at N Randolph St+Wilson Bl station, located near Arlington in Charleston.
Which station is closest to Charleston?
The nearest stop to Charleston is Transit Mall station. Exit here to reach your destination in Charleston.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.