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How to get fromWashington to Charlotte, NCby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, subway, or train

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    2h 59m
    $135–794

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    10h 21m
    $38–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 11m
    $127–252

  4. Bus via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to Charlotte, NCbus bus Richmond
    9h 12m
    $68–108

  5. Drive 373.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Charlotte, NCcar car 373.6 mi
    7h 14m
    $69–99

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Charlotte, NCbus bus
    3h 50m
    $175–883

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IAD - CLT
    4h 49m
    $127–312

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BWI - CLT
    4h 48m
    $117–904

Washington to Charlotte, NC by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, 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 Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 8h.

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