There are 8 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.
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
3h 43m$87–558Bus via Scott Futrell Dr @ 4101
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
10h 50m$44–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
8h 27m$98–212Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 20m$62–101Drive 370.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to National Harborcar 370.5 mi
7h 21m$68–98Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
4h 43m$109–311Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
5h 26m$131–675Fly 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
5h 52m$104–852
Charlotte to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to National Harbor is to bus via Scott Futrell Dr @ 4101 which costs $40 - $80 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to National Harbor is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Charlotte and National Harbor is 351 miles. The road distance is 372.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to National Harbor without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Charlotte to National Harbor, including transfers.
Charlotte to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to National Harbor is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 8h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 20m.
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 $95–210 and the journey takes 7h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- 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 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Greenville/Spartanburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
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 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- 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
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 National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to National Harbor is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Charlotte to National Harbor.
There are 1533+ hotels available in National Harbor.