There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, subway, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
2h 18m$99–597Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
11h 54m$43–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
10h 20m$118–248Bus via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
10h 51m$66–128Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to National Harbor376.8 mi
7h 27mDrive 376.8 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harborcar 376.8 mi
7h 27m$69–100Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
3h 15m$112–307
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Alexandria via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and National Harbor is 343 miles. The road distance is 379 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 20m, you could also bus via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
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
- $110–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
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
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- 5 times a day
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- CoachRun
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to National Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to National Harbor.
There are 1456+ hotels available in National Harbor.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and National Harbor. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.