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How to get fromCharlotte to Washingtonby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0652s / ...
    6h 42m
    $127–231

  2. Drive 240.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Washingtoncar car 240.8 mi
    4h 50m
    $44–64

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Washingtonbus bus Greyhound US0658s
    10h 20m
    $56–107

  4. Fly to Greenville, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane CLT - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Washingtonbus bus
    4h 14m
    $61–377

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CLT - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Washingtoncar car
    4h 27m
    $66–373

  6. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CLT - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Washingtonbus bus
    4h 43m
    $80–449

  7. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CLT - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Washingtonbus bus
    6h 36m
    $84–425

  8. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CLT - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Washingtonbus bus
    7h 28m
    $104–465

Charlotte to Washington by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 10h 20m.

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