There are 8 ways to get from Washington to North Carolina by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
1h 30m$165–963Bus 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 19m$38–70Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 45m$55–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
8h 24m$96–222Drive 372.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Charlottecar 372.6 mi
7h 16m$68–99Fly to Wilmington International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
1h 32m$105–609Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
2h 5m$115–724Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Hillsborough St at Enterprise Stbus
2h 39m$568–1,134
Washington to North Carolina by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to North Carolina is to bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr which costs $35 - $70 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to North Carolina is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $160 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 7th St Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Washington and North Carolina is 260 miles. The road distance is 374.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to North Carolina without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Washington to North Carolina, including transfers.
Washington to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to North Carolina is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $160 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 45m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and North Carolina, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 5 times a day. 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
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 International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- 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
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Washington to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to North Carolina is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Washington to North Carolina.
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