There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 23m$99–589Drive 392.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburgcar 392.3 mi
7h 27m$72–104Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 39m$128–205Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
11h 45m$127–263Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Gaithersburg392.3 mi
7h 27mFly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 51m$100–304Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
- Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
3h 41m$101–319
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 2h 23m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Washington Union Station via Transit Center- Bay E and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at GAITHERSBURG MARC wb via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Gaithersburg is 356 miles. The road distance is 394.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 8h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Asheville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–290
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Gaithersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Gaithersburg.
There are 206+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Gaithersburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















