Bus Charleston, SC to Washington, DC

Compare all timetables for the bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$98

Saturday

$77

Sunday

Monday

$75

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 10m	12:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	4:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/28/2026 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	2:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/28/2026 2:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	15h 55m	10:00 AM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/28/2026 10:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC via North Charleston, SC, you can save more than $2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 2%
  
  16h 10m
  
  Charleston, SC
  
  6 mi
  
  12:20 PM
  
  North Charleston, SC
  Bus Station
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $96
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Station, North Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/28/2026 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 55m	10:00 AM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	2:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/29/2026 2:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	16h 10m	12:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	4:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/29/2026 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	16h 10m	12:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	4:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/31/2026 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
	Greyhound US	15h 15m	2:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station		Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/31/2026 2:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC is $71 on 9/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Charleston, SC and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between Charleston, SC and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Charleston, SC and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Charleston, SC and Washington, DC, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC starting from $71!

Cheapest Bus	$71
Fastest Bus	15h 15m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	2:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	453.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Charleston, SC for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

$98

Saturday 08/29

$77

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

$75

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

Friday 09/04

Saturday 09/05

$85

Sunday 09/06

$98

Monday 09/07

$86

Tuesday 09/08

$75

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$71

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$80

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$75

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$77

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $72, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $98.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC, with $75. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $77.

How to save money travelling from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Charleston, SC and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Charleston, SC and Washington, DC.

Bus Station

Dorchester Rd 3610

BI-LO Shopping Center Downtown

Meeting St 445

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Service and Comfort on the bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC? Or which bus companies serve the route Charleston, SC to Washington, DC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Charleston, SC to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Charleston, SC Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $71 and takes 16h 10m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $71 and $106. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Charleston, SC to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 15h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $100. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Charleston, SC starts at 10:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Charleston, SC for Washington, DC starts at 2:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Charleston, SC Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston, SC and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Charleston, SC and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Charleston, SC to Washington, DC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Charleston, SC Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Charleston, SC Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Charleston, SC to Washington, DC

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Charleston, SC and to Washington, DC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Charleston, SC and to Washington, DC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!