There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or subway
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 Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
2h 9m$99–304Drive 376.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLeancar 376.7 mi
7h 10m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 21m$98–170Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
10h 58m$118–261Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to McLean376.7 mi
7h 10mFly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
2h 26m$100–591Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 39m$104–333
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $95 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean 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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and McLean is 340 miles. The road distance is 378.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $95 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 9h 21m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 10h 58m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and McLean, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
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 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to McLean
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to McLean.
There are 1620+ hotels available in McLean.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and McLean. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.