How far is Washington from Charlotte?

The distance between Washington and Charlotte is approximately 531 km (329 miles).

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

Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte.

Bus Washington to Charlotte from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Union Station	8h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	7h 45m	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Union Station	10h 10m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	8h 5m	6:50am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Union Station	9h 30m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

536 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $278	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$112 - $309	Average Duration9h 48m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Charlotte?

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 Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 11 reviews, Greyhound received a 2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the WiFi, but some complained about the cleanliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Greyhound Washington Charlotte recent customer reviews

Very hit or miss. Some employees are nice and friendly and there rest are quite rude and awful

Jordan M.

February 25, 2020

It was difficult to search the bus. People around me were disturbing and driver didn't help or do announcement

Apoorv P.

December 26, 2019

Some staff members are really good, but others are so annoying and made the drive horrible.

Chantal R.

August 14, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Based on 649 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $158

Wanda Coach Washington Charlotte recent customer reviews

Bus is very dirty , pick up and drop the passengers place are in very bad neighborhoods, no signs on the bus or parking lot can find. Customer service is so bad!!! Suggest providing better service and better place for loading up.

Julie L.

August 2, 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5657 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC by bus

How far is Washington from Charlotte?
The distance between Washington and Charlotte is approximately 531 km (329 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Charlotte?
Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$121

11-25

$165

Today

$170

11-27

$101

11-28

$80

11-29

$88

11-30

$99

12-01

$104

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $80

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $380 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus 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.