How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Charlotte?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Charlotte start from $63. The average price for this route is around $101. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Charlotte?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Charlotte is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 536 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 44m and is operated by Wanda Coach .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Charlotte route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Wanda Coach , CoachRun .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Charlotte?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Charlotte at 12:01am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Charlotte?

A bus trip from Washington to Charlotte generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Charlotte?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Charlotte?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Charlotte?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Charlotte?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Charlotte from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:10pm	Union Station	10h 10m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	4:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Union Station	9h 30m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Union Station	9h 25m	4:40pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Union Station	8h 20m	5:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

536 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $291	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$111 - $305	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Charlotte?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 11 reviews, Greyhound received a 2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the WiFi, but some complained about the cleanliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Greyhound Washington Charlotte recent customer reviews

Very hit or miss. Some employees are nice and friendly and there rest are quite rude and awful

Jordan M.

February 25, 2020

It was difficult to search the bus. People around me were disturbing and driver didn't help or do announcement

Apoorv P.

December 26, 2019

Some staff members are really good, but others are so annoying and made the drive horrible.

Chantal R.

August 14, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,562 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5655 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Based on 655 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $156

Wanda Coach Washington Charlotte recent customer reviews

Bus is very dirty , pick up and drop the passengers place are in very bad neighborhoods, no signs on the bus or parking lot can find. Customer service is so bad!!! Suggest providing better service and better place for loading up.

Julie L.

August 2, 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5658 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Charlotte?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Charlotte start from $63. The average price for this route is around $101. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Charlotte?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Charlotte is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 536 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 44m and is operated by Wanda Coach.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Charlotte route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach, CoachRun.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Charlotte?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Charlotte at 12:01am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Charlotte?
A bus trip from Washington to Charlotte generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Charlotte?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Charlotte?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Charlotte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Charlotte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-07

$110

12-08

$113

Today

$113

12-10

$103

12-11

$80

12-12

$71

12-13

$71

12-14

$73

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $71

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $71 to $161 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-12-12.

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.