How to get from Arlington to Charleston
The fastest way to travel from Arlington to Charleston takes approximately 743 minutes with 4 transfers. You can use subway, train and bus. We found 3 route options for you.
From Arlington to Charleston
Fastest Route
743 min
826.5 km
4 transfers
S
B
Silver Meteor
104
10
Departs from:
Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
Walking:
46 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 6 min (0.3 km)
to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2
Take
S
Subway
Direction: New Carrollton
From Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
(2 stops, 6 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
4
Take
B
Subway
Direction: Franconia-Springfield
From Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
(7 stops, 17 min)
5
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Alexandria
6
Take
Silver Meteor
Train
Direction: Miami
From Alexandria
to Charleston Amtrak Station
(7 stops, 543 min)
7
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to North Charleston Transit Center
8
Take
104
Bus
Direction: N. Charleston Superstop
From North Charleston Transit Center
to Durant Ave / Bexley St
9
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Rivers Ave / Meeting Street Rd
10
Take
10
Bus
Direction: Mary St / Meeting St
From Rivers Ave / Meeting Street Rd
to Transit Mall
(27 stops, 26 min)
11
Walk 29 min (1.7 km)
✓
Arrive at Charleston
Public transport stations close to Arlington
Arlington is located in Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington?
The quickest journey from Arlington to Charleston takes approximately 743 minutes via the S subway service.
Can I get directly from Arlington to Charleston without changing?
This route requires 4 transfers. The complete journey takes about 743 minutes including connection time.
What subway service connects Arlington and Charleston?
The S line provides subway service between Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and Transit Mall in Arlington.
What is the journey time from Arlington to Charleston by public transport?
Traveling by subway from Arlington to Charleston in Arlington takes approximately 743 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the subway to travel from Arlington to Charleston?
Board the S subway at Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station, located near Arlington in Arlington.
Which station is closest to Charleston?
The nearest stop to Charleston is Transit Mall station. Exit here to reach your destination in Arlington.
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.