What is the travel distance from Washington to Charleston?

Washington and Charleston are 452 miles (729 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Washington to Charleston start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Charleston Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Sumter, Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour, Charleston Food Tours, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and Middleton Place.

Bus Washington to Charleston from $70 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Washington to Charleston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:50am	Union Station	11h 15m	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Union Station	11h 30m	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:45pm	Union Station	16h 5m	1:50pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
	Bus	3:25am	Union Station	11h 40m	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:35am	Union Station	11h 30m	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 9 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, 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$67 - $260	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $320	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

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Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

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

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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

$133

11/25

$120

Today

$123

11/27

$101

11/28

$113

11/29

$101

11/30

$161

12/01

$94

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $94

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 $94 to $330 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 $94 which is on 2025-12-01.