There are 7 ways to get from South Kensington to Charlotte by bus, subway, plane, train or car
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Cheapest option
Train • 9h 40m
5 alternative options
Subway to Washington Dulles, fly • 4h 49m
Train to Baltimore, fly • 4h 43m
Bus • 11h
Drive • 6h 58m
South Kensington to Charlotte by bus, subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Charlotte is to train which costs $19 - $160 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South Kensington to Charlotte is to line 33 bus and subway and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $100 - $280.
The distance between South Kensington and Charlotte is 358 miles. The road distance is 410.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Kensington to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $19 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from South Kensington to Charlotte, including transfers.
The best way to get from South Kensington to Charlotte is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $19 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Silver Spring Station & Bay 232, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 9h 46m.
Yes, the driving distance between South Kensington to Charlotte is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from South Kensington to Charlotte.
There are 575+ hotels available in Charlotte. Prices start at $52 USD per night.
- Distance: 358 miles
- Duration: 4h 17m
What companies run services between South Kensington, MD, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15 - $150 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30 - $110 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $390
Flights from Reagan Washington to Charlotte via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $390
Flights from Reagan Washington to Charlotte via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $390
Flights from Washington Dulles to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $390
Flights from Baltimore to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Baltimore to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $480
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $2
- standard fare
- $2 - $4
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $4 - $6
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $14 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $150
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $5
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $9
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $17 - $180
- Business Seat - Adult
- $18 - $200
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $60 - $270
- First Class - Adult
- $60 - $340
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $16
- Child Coach - short notice
- $7 - $19
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $11 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $10 - $24
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - short notice
- $28 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $15 - $55
- Child Coach - short notice
- $30 - $50
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $28 - $90
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $30 - $95
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40 - $95
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $55 - $180
- Business Seat - short notice
- $65 - $180
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $40 - $150
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Kensington Pkwy & Bexhill Dr to Medical Center Station & Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30 - $110
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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