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How to get fromCharlotte to McLeanby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to McLean by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CLT - IAD
    3h 36m
    $105–308

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    9h 53m
    $66–118

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 4m
    $117–241

  4. Drive 370.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to McLeancar car 370.4 mi
    7h 4m
    $68–98

  5. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CLT - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 53m
    $97–611

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CLT - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 6m
    $102–338

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    5h 30m
    $102–490

  8. Bus via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charlottesvillebus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus Lynchburg
    10h 42m
    $67–124

Charlotte to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

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