What is the distance between Charleston and Washington?

About 452 miles (729 km) separate Charleston and Washington.

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

If you're headed to Washington from Charleston, chances are that your bus will leave from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular 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 Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, United States Botanic Garden, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial and Washington National Cathedral.

Bus Charleston to Washington from $89 | Compare & Save up to 46%

TodayAug 6

from $173

TomorrowAug 7

from $128

FriAug 8

from $95

SatAug 9

from $99

SunAug 10

from $117

MonAug 11

from $77

TueAug 12

from $72

WedAug 13

from $88

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 7 at 3:15pm
Departure city: Charleston
Departure location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Arrival time: August 8 at 8:15am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 7 at 1:55pm
Departure city: Charleston
Departure location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Arrival time: August 8 at 1:55am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h
Departure time: August 7 at 1:55pm
Departure city: Charleston
Departure location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Arrival time: August 8 at 1:55am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$65 - $230	Average Duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$79 - $633	Average Duration9h 51m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 51mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest ticket

66kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$98

Average bus trip duration16h 25m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure1:55pm

Distance436 miles (703 km)

Latest bus departure8:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,897 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

2.5/5618 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.7

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

3.5/587,159 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, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Charleston to Washington Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from Charleston, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Washington?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

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

Best price found

08/04

$132

08/05

$175

Today

$165

08/07

$120

08/08

$96

08/09

$131

08/10

$141

08/11

$92

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $92

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $175 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-08-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charleston to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charleston to Washington, 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 Charleston to Washington.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Charleston to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 25m	Avg Price$98	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 51m	Avg Price$146	Daily Departures1

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

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

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

What is the distance between Charleston and Washington?

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

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

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

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