There are 7 ways to get from McLean to Charlotte by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway
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Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAD - CLT
3h 48m$107–308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
10h 56m$43–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
9h 39m$95–226Bus via Ballston+Bay A
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
10h 3m$62–108Drive 372.8 mi
- Drive from McLean to Charlottecar 372.8 mi
6h 58m$68–99Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
3h 56m$119–761Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BWI - CLT
5h 13m$104–306
McLean to Charlotte by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Charlotte is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Charlotte is to bus and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $100 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between McLean and Charlotte is 348 miles. The road distance is 375 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $95 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from McLean to Charlotte, including transfers.
McLean to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Charlotte is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Ballston+Bay A, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
McLean to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
McLean to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Charlotte is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from McLean to Charlotte.
There are 941+ hotels available in Charlotte.