How far is Charleston from Washington?

Charleston and Washington are 251 miles (405 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleston to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Charleston to Washington leave from Charleston Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Arlington National Cemetery, United States Capitol, The White House, The Mall/Monuments and United States Botanic Garden.

Bus Charleston to Washington from $83 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Charleston Bus Station	17h 40m	10:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 3h	12:35pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Charleston Bus Station	17h 40m	10:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Charleston Bus Station	15h 40m	10:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Charleston Bus Station	17h 40m	10:55pm	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 13mAverage Duration

253 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $192	Average Duration17h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$62 - $440	Average Duration10h 13m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Washington?

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Greyhound Bus Station
300 Reynolds St, Charleston, WV 25301
B
Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall
154-168 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA

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

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Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Charleston Washington recent customer reviews

I got delayed for 3 hours and I had to wait for the next one, which is really long

Son N.

March 13, 2018

Cramped leg space, delayed by 2 hours

Roelof L.

August 11, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charleston, WV, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

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