Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US

Next departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CoachRun
Queen City Dr
2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SECheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Union StationFastest
FlixBus
Charlotte Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
Wanda Coach
4127 Glenwood Dr
Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NENo tags

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Bus
Average PriceUS$38 - US$137Average Duration8h 35m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$77 - US$215Average Duration9h 16m
48kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
8h 35mAverage Duration
US$38Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure1:10am
Distance531 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Charlotte to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - Washington, DC, US

  1. How far is Charlotte from Washington?

    Charlotte and Washington are 531 km (329 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Washington?

    Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-30
US$58
10-01
US$62
Today
US$64
10-03
US$52
10-04
US$46
10-05
US$44
10-06
US$36
10-07
US$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$36

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

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$169 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$36 which is on 2025-10-06.

Usually Wanda Coach, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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