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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charleston.

Average Price$70 - $71Average Duration11h 30m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$75 - $372Average Duration9h 24m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 9 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
9h 24mAverage Duration
$75Cheapest ticket
66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington to Charleston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70
Average bus trip duration11h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure3:35am
Distance448 miles (722 km)
Latest bus departure9:45pm

Washington to Charleston Bus

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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.

Did you know?

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington to Charleston?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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