There are 9 ways to get from Gastonia to Washington DC by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay Xbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
4h 34m$89–561Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
10h 6m$61–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Gastonia Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent
9h 56m$103–224Drive 391.7 mi
- Drive from Gastonia to Washington DCcar 391.7 mi
7h 40m$72–104Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay Xbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h$108–310Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay Xbus
- 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 23m$105–852Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastonia to Servicios Zapata - Spartanburgbus
- Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSP - DCA
4h 57m$159–700Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Gastonia Station to High Pointtrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
6h 53m$134–685Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
13h 26m$73–121
Gastonia to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gastonia to Washington DC is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Gastonia to Washington DC is to bus and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Gastonia to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Gastonia and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Charlotte Bus Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Gastonia station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Gastonia Station and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Gastonia and Washington DC is 370 miles. The road distance is 394 miles.
The best way to get from Gastonia to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Gastonia to Washington DC, including transfers.
Gastonia to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Gastonia to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gastonia Station.
The best way to get from Gastonia to Washington DC is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Gastonia Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 9h 15m. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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 15m
- 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 Asheville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gastonia Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- 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
Train from Gastonia Station to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay X
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay X
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay X
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
Gastonia to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Gastonia to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gastonia to Washington DC is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Gastonia to Washington DC.
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