What is the distance between Charleston and Washington?

The distance covered from Charleston to Washington is 729 km (452 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Washington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Bus Charleston to Washington from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h 10m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 40m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h 10m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 40m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 9:25 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 55mAverage Duration

722 kmDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $394	Average Duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$115 - $1,416	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Washington?

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Bus Station
3610 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Charleston and Washington?
The distance covered from Charleston to Washington is 729 km (452 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at 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

11-23

$384

11-24

$191

Today

$193

11-26

$222

11-27

$134

11-28

$156

11-29

$169

11-30

$309

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $134

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 $134 to $384 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 $134 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Wanda Coach 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.