NC → DC · about 331 miles
Charlotte to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 65 direct buses and trains a week from Charlotte to Washington. The fastest takes 7 hours 50 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:10 AM and the last at 11:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 65
- Fastest trip
- 7h 50m
- First departure
- 1:10 AM
- Last departure
- 11:35 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | 9:10 AM | 8h 00m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:45 AM | 11:05 AM | 8h 20m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:15 AM | 4:15 PM | 11h 00m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:31 AM | 1:47 PM | 8h 16m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 46m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:45 AM | 6:55 PM | 9h 10m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 8:50 PM | 9h 10m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM | 11:15 PM | 10h 05m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:05 PM | 1:55 AM +1 day | 7h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:35 PM | 7:25 AM +1 day | 7h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Charlotte
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlotte to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 16 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlotte to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlotte to Washington?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlotte?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station and Charlotte Bus Station.