How far is Charleston from Wilmington?

The distance between Charleston and Wilmington is approximately 868 km (538 miles).

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

Buses departing from Charleston Bus Station in Charleston will take you to Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington.

Bus Charleston to Wilmington from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Wilmington on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	18h 40m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	23h 45m	11:00am	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 2h	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Wilmington on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 2h	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	18h 40m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	23h 45m	11:00am	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 12 hours 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 11mAverage Duration

861 kmDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $337	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$153 - $573	Average Duration12h 11m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Wilmington?

Stops in Charleston

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

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE by bus

How far is Charleston from Wilmington?
The distance between Charleston and Wilmington is approximately 868 km (538 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Wilmington?
Buses departing from Charleston Bus Station in Charleston will take you to Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$148

11-23

$148

Today

$161

11-25

$188

11-26

$167

11-27

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11-28

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $148

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 Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $148 to $192 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2025-11-26.