There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Germantown by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 12m$88–564Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
8h 59m$63–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
10h$97–227Drive 390.7 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Germantowncar 390.7 mi
7h 28m$72–103Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 48m$108–313Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
- Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to SHADY GROVE & stationbus
5h 21m$101–299Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
13h 9m$76–117
Charlotte to Germantown by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Germantown is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Germantown is to fly and subway which takes 4h 12m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Charlotte and Germantown is 373 miles. The road distance is 393 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Germantown without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Charlotte to Germantown, including transfers.
Charlotte to Germantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Germantown is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Germantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Germantown is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Charlotte to Germantown.
There are 113+ hotels available in Germantown.







