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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV
Cheapest price
$192
Average price
$197
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV will cost around $197 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $192.
Of the 2 buses that leave Washington, DC for Charleston, WV on Tue, May 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 404 km distance in an average of 16 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 16 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:45 PM16h35Washington, DC12:20 PMCharleston, WV$1921One-way0 transfers- 8:45 PM16h35Washington, DC1:20 PMCharleston, WV$2031One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 PM16h35Washington, DC1:20 PMCharleston, WV$2031One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 PM16h35Washington, DC12:20 PMCharleston, WV$1921One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Charleston, WV
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $406.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $172 Average price Cheapest | $459 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 4m Average total duration 16h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV costing on average $179 (€144).
A train is $287 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV costing on average $459 (€370).
Other travel options to Charleston, WV take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 25m.
Bus takes on average 16h 34m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Washington, DC to Charleston, WV Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Charleston, WV bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Charleston, WV buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 PM Washington, DC | 16h35 | 12:20 PM Charleston, WV | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 PM Washington, DC | 16h35 | 1:20 PM Charleston, WV | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV
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Buses from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $80 (€64) but you can travel from only $66 (€53) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 15:45. The fastest bus covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€64) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 45m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 3:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleston, WV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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