How far is Washington from Charlotte?

Washington and Charlotte are 329 miles (531 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Charlotte leave from Union Station and arrive at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Charlotte from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Union Station	10h 10m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	4:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Union Station	9h 25m	4:40pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Union Station	11h 10m	8:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Union Station	9h 30m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Union Station	8h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	6:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	7h 55m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	9:45am	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

330 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $173	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $582	Average Duration9h 48m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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 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.

February 25, 2020

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

Apoorv P.

December 26, 2019

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

Chantal R.

August 14, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

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

2.5/5647 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

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.

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.

August 2, 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Charlotte?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

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

How far is Washington from Charlotte?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Charlotte?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$50

11/17

$70

Today

$66

11/19

$52

11/20

$53

11/21

$50

11/22

$60

11/23

$50

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $122 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 $50 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Wanda Coach 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.