There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Wheaton Station by plane, subway, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Reagan Washington, subway • 3h 40m
$77 - $290
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 37m
$34 - $66
5 alternative options
Fly to Washington Dulles, subway • 4h 31m
$68 - $265
Fly to Baltimore, train • 4h 25m
$91 - $271
Bus via Arlington • 8h 32m
$65 - $80
Train • 8h 33m
$53 - $75
Drive • 6h 58m
$40 - $60
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Wheaton Station is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 9h 37m.
The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Wheaton Station is to fly and subway which costs $75 - $290 and takes 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte to Wheaton Station station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte, NC and arriving at Wheaton Station & Bus Bay C via S Four Mile Run Dr & #4077, Ballston Station & Bus Bay B, 16Th St & I St and Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay 218. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Wheaton Station station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at WHEATON station via UNION STATION station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Charlotte and Wheaton Station is 338 miles. The road distance is 408.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Wheaton Station without a car is to bus via Arlington which takes 8h 32m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Charlotte to Wheaton Station, including transfers.
Charlotte to Wheaton Station bus services, operated by La Cubana, depart from Charlotte, NC station.
Charlotte to Wheaton Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Wheaton Station is to bus via Arlington which takes 8h 32m and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8h 33m.

- Distance: 338 miles
- Duration: 3h 40m
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Wheaton Station, MD, USA?
La Cubana operates a bus from Charlotte, NC to Arlington once a week. Tickets cost $57 - $61 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50 - $75 and the journey takes 8h 7m.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $320
Flights from Charlotte to Reagan Washington via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $320
Flights from Charlotte to Reagan Washington via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $320
Flights from Charlotte to Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $470
Flights from Charlotte to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $210

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $200

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte to Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $330

- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Charlotte to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $350

- Phone
- 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from FORT TOTTEN station to WHEATON station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- wmata.com
Subway from METRO CENTER station to WHEATON station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- wmata.com

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Marshall Airport Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $100

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Marshall Airport Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $22 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $28 - $40
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Premium
- $230 - $320
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $90 - $140
- Business Seat
- $95 - $140

- Phone
- +1 305-541-1700
- Website
- lacubanabus.com
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $57 - $61
- Schedules at
- lacubanabus.com

- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $60
- Book at
- megabus.com
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The quickest flight from Charlotte Airport to Reagan Washington Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 24m.
Charlotte to Wheaton Station bus services, operated by La Cubana, arrive at Arlington station.
Charlotte to Wheaton Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Wheaton Station is 409 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Charlotte to Wheaton Station.
American Airlines offers flights from Charlotte Airport to Reagan Washington Airport.
There are 2701+ hotels available in Wheaton Station. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Charlotte Airport is to line 5 bus which takes 25 min and costs $3.