Bus from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Wilmington to Charleston on November 27
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 11 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
11h 39mAverage Duration
861 kmDistance
78kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$107 - $370Average Duration1d
21kg CO₂e
Average Price$133 - $571Average Duration11h 39m
78kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Charleston?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Charleston start from $107. The average price for this route is around $153. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Wilmington to Charleston?

    The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Charleston is 1d , covering a distance of 848 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Charleston route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to Charleston?

    The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Charleston at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Charleston?

    A bus trip from Wilmington to Charleston generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Wilmington to Charleston?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Charleston?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to Charleston?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Charleston?

    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
11-25
$217
11-26
$302
Today
$267
11-28
$176
11-29
$194
11-30
$184
12-01
$149
12-02
$131
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $131

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

You can expect to pay from $131 to $302 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-12-02.

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