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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$164 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $164 (€132).
A bus is $292 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $380 (€307).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:40 AM9h10Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:40 AM9h10Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA126910:29 PM1h25Douglas International Airport11:54 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$4731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian6:45 AM9h46Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC4:31 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2681One-way0 transfers
- 20 Crescent5:31 AM8h16Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC1:47 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$5651One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:10 PM8h05Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)10:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1161One-way0 transfers
1:20 PM9h45Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1261One-way0 transfers- · 9:25 PM8h10Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:35 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1421One-way1 transfer
UA4718 · UA28296:50 PM5h43Douglas International Airport12:33 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3401One-way1 transfer- UA1048 · UA26538:05 AM5h49Douglas International Airport1:54 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3401One-way1 transfer
- UA3713 · UA3033:35 PM5h51Douglas International Airport9:26 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $164 (€132).
A bus is $292 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $380 (€307).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, psa airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 16 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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