Bus Tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE

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Next departures for Charleston to Wilmington on September 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Wilmington Bus StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Delaware Rest Stop SNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Wilmington

Bus
Average PriceUS$70 - US$238Average Duration21h 5m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$106 - US$349Average Duration11h 51m
78kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 11 hours 51 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
11h 51mAverage Duration
US$106Cheapest ticket
78kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$124
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 5m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:55pm
Distance861 km
Latest bus departure3:15pm

Charleston to Wilmington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charleston, SC, US - Wilmington, DE

  1. How far is Charleston from Wilmington?

    The distance between Charleston and Wilmington is approximately 868 km (538 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Wilmington?

    Buses departing from Charleston Bus Station in Charleston will take you to Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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08-30
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08-31
US$88
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09-02
US$142
09-03
US$71
09-04
US$79
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09-06
US$95
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$71

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$71 to US$158 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$71 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Charleston, SC, US by bus?

Bus from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US

You can also go to Wilmington, DE by train

Train from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE

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