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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston | Union Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | #6195 Rivers Ave | #3355 Benning Rd NE | Fastest | |||||
 | 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston | Union Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to WashingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charleston, SC, US - Washington, DC, US
What is the distance between Charleston and Washington?
The distance covered from Charleston to Washington is 729 km (452 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of US$81To 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 US$81 to US$120 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 US$81 which is on 2025-09-22.
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.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Charleston to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charleston to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Charleston to Washington.
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Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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 Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US?
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