How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Charlotte cost?

The bus ticket price from Washington to Charlotte starts at US$45. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Charlotte is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Charlotte?

The average travel time between Washington and Charlotte is around 8h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 44m. This is the time it takes to travel the 531 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Charlotte?

The number of buses from Washington to Charlotte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Charlotte by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Charlotte?

When taking the bus from Washington to Charlotte, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach.

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

Buses travelling between Washington and Charlotte leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station.

Bus Washington to Charlotte from US$44 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 55m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:15	Union Station	9h 25m	16:40	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 55m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:15	Union Station	9h 25m	16:40	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	7h 15m	08:15	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 55m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	6h 44m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
01:35	Union Station	7h 55m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:40	Union Station	8h 25m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
02:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	7h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:24 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

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

18bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

532 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$45 - US$131	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$78 - US$582	Average duration9h 48m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Bus Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$61

Average bus trip duration8h 30m

Number of daily buses18

Earliest bus departure00:01

Distance531 km

Latest bus departure22:45

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87346 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$45

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.

25 February 2020

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

Apoorv P.

26 December 2019

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

Chantal R.

14 August 2019

Wanda Coach

2.5/5642 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

Based on 642 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 Wi-Fi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at US$110

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.

2 August 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5655 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi2.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Washington to Charlotte Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Washington to Charlotte. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Washington to Charlotte from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Charlotte from Washington, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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 on the trip Washington, DC, US - Charlotte, NC

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Charlotte cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Charlotte starts at US$45. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Charlotte is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Charlotte?
The average travel time between Washington and Charlotte is around 8h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 44m. This is the time it takes to travel the 531 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Charlotte?
The number of buses from Washington to Charlotte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Charlotte by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Charlotte?
When taking the bus from Washington to Charlotte, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Charlotte?
Buses travelling between Washington and Charlotte leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/10

US$66

31/10

US$60

Today

US$72

02/11

US$50

03/11

US$50

04/11

US$51

05/11

US$46

06/11

US$49

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$46

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 US$46 to US$169 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 US$46, which is on 2025-11-05.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Charlotte!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington to Charlotte, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Charlotte.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to Charlotte.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 30m	Avg priceUS$61	Daily departures18
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time9h 48m	Avg priceUS$116	Daily departures2

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Charlotte, NC by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC

Top travelled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travellers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

Find coaches from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC