What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte, NC and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte, NC to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St and arriving at Washington Union Station via Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Charlotte, NC and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Charlotte, NC 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 7m.

How far is it from Charlotte, NC to Washington?

The distance between Charlotte, NC and Washington is 344 miles. The road distance is 375.7 miles.

How do I travel from Charlotte, NC to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington without a car is to bus via Trade St & Graham St which takes 9h 15m and costs $60 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlotte, NC to Washington bus from?

Charlotte, NC to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charlotte, NC to Washington train from?

Charlotte, NC to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlotte, NC to Washington?

The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Trade St & Graham St, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 9h 15m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Charlotte, NC to Washington bus arrive?

Charlotte, NC to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlotte, NC to Washington train arrive?

Charlotte, NC to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlotte, NC to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte, NC to Washington is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Charlotte, NC to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1526+ hotels available in Washington.

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Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
3h 44m
$101–608
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
10h 20m
$41–73
Bus via Trade St & Graham St
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 15m
$62–132
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
10h 7m
$125–255
Drive 373.5 mi
1. Drive from Charlotte, NC to Washingtoncar 373.5 mi
7h 19m
$69–99
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 32m
$128–311
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 44m
$118–910
Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensborobus
2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
4h 3m
$145–672

Charlotte, NC to Washington by foot and bus

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What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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