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

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

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CLT - DCA
    3h 23m
    $85–556

  2. Bus via Scott Futrell Dr @ 4101

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    10h 32m
    $41–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    8h 26m
    $62–101

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    8h 29m
    $93–217

  5. Drive  372.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Washington DCcar car 372.5 mi
    7h 21m
    $68–99

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CLT - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 53m
    $104–305

  7. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport 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
    4h 14m
    $101–847

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    5h 10m
    $128–674

Charlotte to Washington DC by bus and foot

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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