How to get from Charlestown to National Harbor by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Charlestown to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and 2 metro lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train, then the METRORAIL RED LINE metro, then the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the P18 bus from Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station to Oxon Hill Park And Ride + Bus Bay D station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $17.60.

320min$17.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - P18P18
Walk to National Harbor
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Farragut North
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 11
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    16 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
    ID 3004212
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    South To Fort Washington Park & Ride
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oxon Hill Park And Ride + Bus Bay D
    ID 3004336
    19 min
  • 15
    Walk to National Harbor
    Walk to
    National Harbor
    420 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to National Harbor

The distance between Charlestown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 95.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 320 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to National Harbor by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

National Harbor is located at National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Oxon Hill Fringe Park & Ride.

Metro stations close to National Harbor:

  • Congress Heights Metro Station
  • Southern Ave Metro Station
  • Braddock Road Metro

Bus stations close to National Harbor:

  • Oxon Hill Park And Ride + Bus Bay A
  • Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave
  • Oxon Hill Rd + Harborview Ave

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to National Harbor?

    The fastest way takes 320 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line P18.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one train line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The ROUTE 5 bus line goes from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station near Charlestown to Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and 2 metro lines till Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station near National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro?

    The total travel time between Charlestown and National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro is about 5 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charlestown to get to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the ROUTE 5 bus from the Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) stop near Charlestown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charlestown and National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace stop, which is closest to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus, train and metro fare from Charlestown to National Harbor?

    The ride from Charlestown to National Harbor costs $17.60.

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