DC → NC · about 331 miles
Washington to Charlotte bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 69 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Charlotte. The fastest takes 7 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:20 AM and the last at 10:10 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 69
- Fastest trip
- 7h 35m
- First departure
- 1:20 AM
- Last departure
- 10:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20 AM | 9:05 AM | 7h 45m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:40 AM | 11:05 AM | 8h 25m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:50 AM | 12:20 PM | 8h 30m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 8:05 PM | 11h 25m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:30 AM | 9:20 PM | 10h 50m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 10:45 PM | 9h 40m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 12:45 AM +1 day | 9h 00m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:30 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 8h 00m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 9h 25m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:25 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day | 7h 35m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:10 PM | 8:20 AM +1 day | 10h 10m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Charlotte The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Charlotte?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Charlotte?
The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Charlotte?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Charlotte leave from Washington (Union Station).