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

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

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  1. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CLT - IAD
    3h 6m
    $64–385

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    8h 50m
    $124–243

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus Washington
    10h 17m
    $73–152

  4. Drive 365 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Restoncar car 365 mi
    7h 3m
    $67–97

  5. Fly 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 49m
    $96–608

  6. Fly 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 3m
    $136–365

  7. Bus via Lynchburg

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus Lynchburg
    10h 17m
    $65–114

Charlotte to Reston by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Reston, 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 $120–240 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

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