How far is Charlotte from Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 329 miles (531 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Charlotte to Washington leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Union 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 Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Gallery of Art, United States Botanic Garden, The White House and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bus Charlotte to Washington from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Queen City Dr	8h	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
10:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	6:30am	Union Station	Fastest
11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 10m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
1:20pm	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 45m	11:05pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Queen City Dr	8h	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 5m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Queen City Dr	8h	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 5m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 5m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 5m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 10m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 5m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
10:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	6:30am	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 5m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 20m	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 5m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $137	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$77 - $215	Average Duration9h 16m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Washington

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

15bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest ticket

13kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$63

Average bus trip duration8h 35m

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure1:10am

Distance330 miles (531 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,764 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

FlixBus Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

Bus broke down waiting 8 hours on roadside. Missed a 14 hour work day. Lost so much money!!

Shaedon B.

June 24, 2025

NEVER AGAIN

Ashley D.

July 15, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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.

Greyhound Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

I feel like it's so unprofessional to give someone seat away if they have paid for that seat no matter who they booked through

Shertara H.

September 1, 2019

I will never use grayhound ever again

Paul B.

February 10, 2020

Wanda Coach

2.5/5634 reviews

Staff2.9

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.

Wanda Coach Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

The bus was mechanically worn out with wobbly wheels, body damage, and filthy restroom.

William J.

July 28, 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5650 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Washington?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

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 Charlotte, NC - Washington, DC, US

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$64

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$52

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$46

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$37

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$47

10/08

$48

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $37

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 $37 to $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 $37 which is on 2025-10-06.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC 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 Time8h 35m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 16m	Avg Price$116	Daily Departures2

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