What is the distance between Wilmington and Charleston?

Wilmington and Charleston are 868 km (538 miles) apart.

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

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

Bus Wilmington to Charleston from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Charleston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	23h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	21h 5m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	1d 5h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	1d 1h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington 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 11 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

11h 39mAverage Duration

861 kmDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $372	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$134 - $574	Average Duration11h 39m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Charleston?

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

Stops in Charleston

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

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

$227

11-23

$303

Today

$384

11-25

$218

11-26

$212

11-27

$154

11-28

$177

11-29

$195

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $154

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $154 to $384 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $154 which is on 2025-11-27.