What's the distance between Washington and Charlotte by coach?

The journey from Washington to Charlotte by coach covers an approximate distance of 329 miles (531 km).

How can I travel from Washington to Charlotte avoiding air travel?

To travel from Washington to Charlotte without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Washington to Charlotte from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:45	Union Station	7h 45m	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:45	Union Station	9h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:25	Union Station	9h 30m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	21:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	04:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	16h 50m	06:50	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	08:15	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	08:15	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	08:15	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:25	Union Station	9h 30m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:24 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

332 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£35 - £150	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£61 - £167	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

3.5/587,401 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 Wi-Fi, but some complained about the cleanliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £35

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.

25 February 2020

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

Apoorv P.

26 December 2019

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

Chantal R.

14 August 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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 Wi-Fi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at £85

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.

2 August 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5657 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi2.2

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

What's the distance between Washington and Charlotte by coach?
The journey from Washington to Charlotte by coach covers an approximate distance of 329 miles (531 km).
How can I travel from Washington to Charlotte avoiding air travel?
To travel from Washington to Charlotte without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£89

26/11

£92

Today

£68

28/11

£42

29/11

£42

30/11

£57

01/12

£56

02/12

£43

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £42

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 £42 to £204 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 £42, 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.