How far is Charlotte from Washington?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Washington?

Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Bus Charlotte to Washington from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
8:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	7h	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 10m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
8:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	7h	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 56m	7:55am	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
8:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	7h	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 20m	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Queen City Dr	8h	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
8:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	7h	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Queen City Dr	8h	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
8:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	7h	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Queen City Dr	8h	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
8:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	7h	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 15m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
8:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	7h	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 50m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
5:30pm	4127 Glenwood Dr	10h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

536 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $219	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$112 - $354	Average Duration9h 46m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,259 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11259 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $81

FlixBus Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

Bus broke down waiting 8 hours on roadside. Missed a 14 hour work day. Lost so much money!!

Shaedon B.

June 24, 2025

NEVER AGAIN

Ashley D.

July 15, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,362 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87362 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Greyhound Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

I feel like it's so unprofessional to give someone seat away if they have paid for that seat no matter who they booked through

Shertara H.

September 1, 2019

I will never use grayhound ever again

Paul B.

February 10, 2020

Wanda Coach

2.5/5643 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Based on 643 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 WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $158

Wanda Coach Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

The bus was mechanically worn out with wobbly wheels, body damage, and filthy restroom.

William J.

July 28, 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Washington?

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

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

How far is Charlotte from Washington?
Charlotte and Washington are 531 km (329 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Washington?
Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-07

$67

11-08

$58

Today

$74

11-10

$71

11-11

$83

11-12

$80

11-13

$75

11-14

$78

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $244 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-10.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time8h 50m	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures21
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time9h 46m	Avg Price$166	Daily Departures2

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