What is the distance between Charleston and Washington?

About 452 miles (729 km) separate Charleston and Washington.

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

If you're headed to Washington from Charleston, chances are that your bus will leave from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, United States Botanic Garden, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial and Washington National Cathedral.

Bus Charleston to Washington from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 50m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
		11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 20m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 50m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
8:30pm	#6195 Rivers Ave	10h 30m	7:00am	#3355 Benning Rd NE	Fastest
11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 20m	1:55am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 20m	1:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	8:30pm	#6195 Rivers Ave	10h 30m	7:00am	#3355 Benning Rd NE	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 50m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 50m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	8:30pm	#6195 Rivers Ave	10h 30m	7:00am	#3355 Benning Rd NE	Fastest
	11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 20m	1:55am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 20m	1:55am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 50m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 50m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
		11:35am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 20m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:56 PM 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 the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 51mAverage Duration

448 milesDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $174	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $320	Average Duration9h 51m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,247 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5643 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Washington?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

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 traveling from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Charleston and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleston to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

$101

11/08

$106

Today

$120

11/10

$115

11/11

$85

11/12

$120

11/13

$74

11/14

$82

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $74

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 $74 to $135 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 $74 which is on 2025-11-13.

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 Charleston, SC, US 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 Time13h 10m	Avg Price$104	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 51m	Avg Price$146	Daily Departures1

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