How far is Charleston from Washington?

Charleston and Washington are 251 miles (405 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Charleston to Washington leave from Charleston Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Arlington National Cemetery, United States Capitol, The White House, The Mall/Monuments and United States Botanic Garden.

Bus Charleston to Washington from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 2h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
		5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	17h 45m	11:05pm	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 2h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	17h	10:20pm	Union Station	Fastest

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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 10 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 13mAverage Duration

253 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $201	Average Duration17h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$62 - $440	Average Duration10h 13m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

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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.

Greyhound Charleston Washington recent customer reviews

I got delayed for 3 hours and I had to wait for the next one, which is really long

Son N.

March 13, 2018

Cramped leg space, delayed by 2 hours

Roelof L.

August 11, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Washington?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Greyhound Bus Station

B - Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall

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, WV, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $108 for a bus ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-11-12.

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