How much is the bus ticket from Charleston to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Charleston to Washington start from $95. The average price for this route is around $139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Charleston to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Charleston to Washington is 14h 40m, covering a distance of 732 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach .

Which bus companies service the Charleston to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Wanda Coach .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charleston to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Charleston to Washington at 11:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

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

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

What is the best bus company from Charleston to Washington?

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charleston to Washington?

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 Charleston to Washington?

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 Charleston to Washington from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h 10m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 40m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h 10m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 40m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h 10m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 40m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:09 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 55mAverage Duration

722 kmDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$95 - $391	Average Duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$114 - $1,403	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Washington?

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Bus Station
3610 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,473 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 from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Charleston to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charleston to Washington start from $95. The average price for this route is around $139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Charleston to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Charleston to Washington is 14h 40m, covering a distance of 732 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach.
Which bus companies service the Charleston to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charleston to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Charleston to Washington at 11:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charleston to Washington?
A bus trip from Charleston to Washington generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Charleston to Washington?
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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charleston to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charleston to Washington?
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 Charleston to Washington?
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

11-27

$132

11-28

$155

Today

$173

11-30

$495

12-01

$272

12-02

$141

12-03

$108

12-04

$102

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $102

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $102 to $495 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-12-04.