What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Charleston?

The distance separating Wilmington and Charleston is 340 miles (548 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Wilmington to Charleston start their journey at Wilmington Bus Station and wind up at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Charleston Food Tours, Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park, South Carolina Aquarium, Theatre 99 and Middleton Place.

Bus Wilmington to Charleston from $148 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Wilmington to Charleston on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 6h	8:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	20h 40m	8:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d	4:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25am	Newark (DE)	1d 2h	4:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:25am	Newark (DE)	1d 6h	8:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$148 - $282	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$130 - $479	Average Duration11h 38m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Wilmington to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

21h 5mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest ticket

13kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$199

Average bus trip duration21h 5m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure2:25am

Distance328 miles (529 km)

Latest bus departure11:45am

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Greyhound

3.5/587,300 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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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

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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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Bus Tickets from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, WV, US

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

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What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Charleston?

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

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