How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Charleston?

The cheapest coach tickets from Washington to Charleston start from £52. The average price for this route is around £92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Washington to Charleston?

The average bus journey time from Washington to Charleston is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 448 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Charleston?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Charleston at 02:40. And the latest bus departs at 22:10.

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

A bus journey from Washington to Charleston produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 £56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Charleston on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 4h	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
	Bus	22:10	Union Station	20h 20m	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest

Next departures from Washington to Charleston on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	Union Station	13h 45m	17:25	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	#3355 Benning Rd NE	11h	09:00	#6195 Rivers Ave	Fastest
Bus	22:10	Union Station	19h 15m	17:25	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 3h	17:25	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 24mAverage duration

448 milesDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£52 - £202	Average duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£62 - £249	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

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5650 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Charleston?
The cheapest coach tickets from Washington to Charleston start from £52. The average price for this route is around £92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to Charleston?
The average bus journey time from Washington to Charleston is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 448 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Charleston?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Charleston at 02:40. And the latest bus departs at 22:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Charleston?
A bus journey from Washington to Charleston produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Charleston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

26/11

£96

27/11

£79

Today

£100

29/11

£78

30/11

£125

01/12

£73

02/12

£64

03/12

£59

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £59

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 £59 to £196 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 £59, which is on 2025-12-03.