How much does a bus ticket from Wilmington to Charleston cost?

The bus ticket price from Wilmington to Charleston starts at US$154. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Wilmington to Charleston 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 Wilmington to Charleston?

The average travel time between Wilmington and Charleston is around 20h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 548 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Wilmington and Charleston?

The number of buses from Wilmington to Charleston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Wilmington to Charleston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Wilmington to Charleston?

When taking the bus from Wilmington to Charleston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Charleston?

Buses travelling between Wilmington and Charleston leave from Wilmington Bus Station or Wilmington Station and arrive at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall.

Bus Wilmington to Charleston from US$154 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Wilmington to Charleston on 30 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	01:45	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 6h	08:25	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	20h 40m	08:25	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
	03:30	Wilmington Bus Station	1d	04:25	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	02:25	Newark (DE)	1d 2h	04:25	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	02:25	Newark (DE)	1d 6h	08:25	Charleston Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

20h 35mAverage duration

548 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$154 - US$208	Average duration20h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$156 - US$736	Average duration11h 38m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Bus Wilmington, DE to Charleston, WV, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$155

Average bus trip duration20h 35m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure11:20

Distance548 km

Latest bus departure11:45

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 341 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87341 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$175

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Wilmington to Charleston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Charleston?

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Greyhound Bus Station

B - Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall

Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, DE - Charleston, WV, US

How much does a bus ticket from Wilmington to Charleston cost?
The bus ticket price from Wilmington to Charleston starts at US$154. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Wilmington to Charleston 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 Wilmington to Charleston?
The average travel time between Wilmington and Charleston is around 20h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 548 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Wilmington and Charleston?
The number of buses from Wilmington to Charleston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Wilmington to Charleston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Wilmington to Charleston?
When taking the bus from Wilmington to Charleston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Charleston?
Buses travelling between Wilmington and Charleston leave from Wilmington Bus Station or Wilmington Station and arrive at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Wilmington to Charleston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to Charleston will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, WV, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time20h 35m	Avg priceUS$155	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time11h 38m	Avg priceUS$479	Daily departures1

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