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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Union Station | 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston | Cheapest | |||||
 | #3355 Benning Rd NE | #6195 Rivers Ave | Fastest | |||||
 | Union Station | 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Washington to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 9 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of $73To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $73 to $138 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-09-24.
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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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Charleston!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Charleston, 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 Washington to Charleston.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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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.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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