There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, or train
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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
1h 28m$95–600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h$63–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
10h 8m$125–255Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Washington378.7 mi
7h 27mDrive 378.7 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washingtoncar 378.7 mi
7h 27m$70–100Fly 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
2h 15m$98–301Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 27m$101–869
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington 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.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Washington is 332 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h, you could also train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. 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 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
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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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 Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 28m.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Washington.
American Airlines offers flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
There are 1407+ hotels available in Washington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Washington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.