Find coaches from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, WV, US

Today3 Aug
from US$161
Tomorrow4 Aug
Tue5 Aug
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug
Fri8 Aug
Sat9 Aug
Sun10 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 3 August at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: 4 August at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 August at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Delaware Rest Stop S
    Arrival time: 4 August at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Charleston

Bus
Average priceUS$146 - US$237Average duration1d
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$111 - US$226Average duration11h 38m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Wilmington to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 11 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just US$111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 38mAverage duration
US$111Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$178
Average bus trip duration1d
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure02:25
Distance340 miles
Latest bus departure11:45

Wilmington to Charleston Bus

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

  1. How far is Charleston from Wilmington by coach?

    The distance between Wilmington and Charleston by coach is approximately 340 miles (548 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Charleston from Wilmington without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on 6 Aug 2025 with a price of US$167

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

You can expect to pay from US$167 to US$171 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$167, which is on 2025-08-06.

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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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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