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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
16 h 48 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 $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
Of the 2 buses that leave Washington, DC for Charleston, WV on Fri, Nov 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 404 km distance in an average of 16 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 16 h 55 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, and a flight costs an average of €307.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€118 Average price Cheapest | €129 Average price | €336 Average price |
17h 9m Average total duration 16h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Charleston, WV bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Charleston, WV buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 7:45 PM Washington, DC | 16h40 | 12:25 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 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 15:45. The fastest bus covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 16h 35m.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 35m |
First bus 04:15 |
Last bus 15:45 |
FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Charleston, WV
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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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