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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $355 Average price |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
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 Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $166 (€134).
A bus is $273 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $355 (€288).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:00 PM8h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:00 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:00 PM8h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:00 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA3655:00 AM1h22Ronald Reagan National Airport6:22 AMDouglas International Airport$4741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 79 Carolinian1:05 PM9h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$1881One-way0 transfers
- 19 Crescent6:30 PM8h00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 PM7h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:30 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$831One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 PM8h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:50 AMCharlotte, Freedom Drive (Planet Fitness), NC$831One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM8h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:25 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$831One-way0 transfers
UA704 · UA575710:44 AM7h05Baltimore/Washington International Airport5:49 PMDouglas International Airport$3411One-way1 transfer- UA581 · UA34506:15 AM7h31Baltimore/Washington International Airport1:46 PMDouglas International Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
- AA17085:00 AM1h27Baltimore/Washington International Airport6:27 AMDouglas International Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $166 (€134).
A bus is $273 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $355 (€288).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 15 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, psa airlines.
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