What is the travel distance from Washington to Charleston?

Washington and Charleston are 452 miles (729 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Charleston?

The majority of buses traveling from Washington to Charleston start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Charleston Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Sumter, Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour, Charleston Food Tours, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and Middleton Place.

Bus Washington to Charleston from $77 | Compare & Save up to 57%

TodayAug 10

from $189

TomorrowAug 11

from $101

TueAug 12

from $86

WedAug 13

from $88

ThuAug 14

from $86

FriAug 15

from $109

SatAug 16

from $92

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from $94

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 11 at 3:35am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 11 at 3:05pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 30m
Departure time: August 11 at 9:45pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 12 at 1:50pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 5m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charleston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $242	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$75 - $320	Average Duration9h 24m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 9 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 24mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest ticket

66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$84

Average bus trip duration11h 30m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure2:40am

Distance448 miles (722 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,965 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5619 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Greyhound

3.5/587,168 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Washington to Charleston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Charleston?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Charleston, SC, US

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

Best price found

08/08

$187

08/09

$204

Today

$181

08/11

$136

08/12

$110

08/13

$104

08/14

$141

08/15

$124

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $204 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-08-13.

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Charleston!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Charleston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Charleston.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 30m	Avg Price$84	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 24m	Avg Price$146	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

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What is the travel distance from Washington to Charleston?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Charleston?

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US?

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