There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Cornelius by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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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
3h 34m$132–784Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 17m$63–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
9h 53m$125–253Drive 363.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Corneliuscar 363.5 mi
7h 16m$67–96Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAD - CLT
5h 24m$102–310Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BWI - CLT
5h 23m$102–872Bus via Richmond
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to Charlotte, NCbus Richmond
11h 42m$100–136
Washington to Cornelius by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cornelius is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cornelius is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Cornelius. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St via Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay X. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Cornelius station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at CTC Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Washington and Cornelius is 361 miles. The road distance is 365.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Cornelius without a car is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Washington to Cornelius, including transfers.
Washington to Cornelius bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Cornelius train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Cornelius is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 17m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cornelius, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to Charlotte, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Cornelius bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Washington to Cornelius train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cornelius is 366 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Washington to Cornelius.
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