There are 7 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
2h 7m$125–769Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
10h 32m$43–76Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAD - CLT
4h 10m$107–309Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
8h 49m$112–243Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 27m$61–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Charlotte371.2 mi
7h 19mDrive 371.2 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottecar 371.2 mi
7h 19m$68–98
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte is to bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr which costs $40 - $80 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $120 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Charlotte is 340 miles. The road distance is 373.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 8h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
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
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- CoachRun
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlotte.
There are 767+ hotels available in Charlotte.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Charlotte. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.