There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 8 bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham Stbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
3h 33m$86–558Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
10h 25m$41–73Bus via Trade St & Graham St
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 16m$62–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
10h 8m$95–225Drive 373.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte, NC to Washingtoncar 373.5 mi
7h 19m$69–99Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 25m$108–311Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensborobus
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
3h 50m$140–672Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport 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
4h 36m$103–850
Charlotte, NC to Washington by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington is to line 8 bus and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $85 - $600.
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 16m.
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 8m.
The distance between Charlotte, NC and Washington is 344 miles. The road distance is 375.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington without a car is to bus via Trade St & Graham St which takes 9h 16m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington, including transfers.
Charlotte, NC to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington is to bus via Trade St & Graham St which takes 9h 16m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 8h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
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
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte, NC to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte, NC to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte, NC to Washington is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Charlotte, NC to Washington.
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