Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to National Harbor

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to National Harbor by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, 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.

  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CLT - DCA
    3h 45m
    $102–608

  2. Drive 370.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to National Harborcar car 370.5 mi
    7h 21m
    $68–98

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    8h 27m
    $123–243

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    9h 20m
    $98–134

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CLT - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus bus
    4h 42m
    $129–311

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CLT - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    5h 49m
    $119–913

  7. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2470
    9h 30m
    $100–136

Charlotte to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charlotte to National Harbor.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 349.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?

American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $120–240 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers