How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Charleston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Charleston start from $96. The average price for this route is around $169. 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 Charleston?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Charleston is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 722 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h and is operated by Wanda Coach .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Charleston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Wanda Coach .

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

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Charleston at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:10pm.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Charleston generates an estimated 18 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 Charleston?

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 87387 reviews.

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

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 Charleston?

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 Charleston?

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 Charleston from $102 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Charleston on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Union Station	19h 15m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	#3355 Benning Rd NE	11h	9:00am	#6195 Rivers Ave	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 3h	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 3:14 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 9 hours 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 24mAverage Duration

722 kmDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $373	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$114 - $459	Average Duration9h 24m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Charleston?

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 Charleston

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5650 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US 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 Charleston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Charleston start from $96. The average price for this route is around $169. 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 Charleston?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Charleston is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 722 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h and is operated by Wanda Coach.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Charleston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Charleston?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Charleston at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Charleston?
A bus trip from Washington to Charleston generates an estimated 18 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 Charleston?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Charleston?
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 Charleston?
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 Charleston?
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

11-27

$145

11-28

$185

Today

$145

11-30

$231

12-01

$135

12-02

$118

12-03

$109

12-04

$102

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $102

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 Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $102 to $362 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.