The average bus between Washington DC and Charleston takes 25h 32m and the fastest bus takes 24h 19m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Washington DC to Charleston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice a week between Washington DC and Charleston. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Charleston at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+G St NW and take an average of 25h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Charleston station via Raleigh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.
Washington DC to Charleston bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Charleston bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Charleston is 728.6 km. The road distance is 1,011 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Transit Mall via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 16h 14m.