Bus Washington, DC to Charlotte: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Charlotte

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Charlotte from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Wanda Coach for the next days.

today

$56

tomorrow

$50

Sunday

$53

Monday

$44

Tuesday

$46

Wednesday

$47

Thursday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 20m	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/24/2026 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	8h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/24/2026 9:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 35m	9:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:00 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/24/2026 9:25:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	8:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/24/2026 8:30:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Wanda Coach	7h 45m	9:00 PM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	4:45 AM	Charlotte	Exxon Gas Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/24/2026 9:00:00 PM to Exxon Gas Station, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 45m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Greyhound US	9h 20m	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	8h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Greyhound US	10h 10m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:10:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Wanda Coach	7h 44m	12:01 AM	Washington, DC	Benning Rd NE	7:45 AM	Charlotte	Pilot Travel Center gas station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/25/2026 12:01:00 AM to Pilot Travel Center gas station, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 20m	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	8h 25m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:40:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	8h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Greyhound US	7h 45m	1:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:20:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Wanda Coach	7h 44m	12:01 AM	Washington, DC	Benning Rd NE	7:45 AM	Charlotte	Pilot Travel Center gas station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:01:00 AM to Pilot Travel Center gas station, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 20m	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	8h 35m	3:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:50:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 25m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:40:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Wanda Coach	7h 44m	12:01 AM	Washington, DC	Benning Rd NE	7:45 AM	Charlotte	Pilot Travel Center gas station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:01:00 AM to Pilot Travel Center gas station, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 20m	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	8h 35m	3:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:50:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 25m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	8h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Wanda Coach	6h 44m	12:01 AM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	6:45 AM	Charlotte	Exxon Gas Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:01:00 AM to Exxon Gas Station, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 40m	7:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:55 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 20m	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 0m	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:45 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	7h 45m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Wanda Coach	7h 44m	12:01 AM	Washington, DC	Benning Rd NE	7:45 AM	Charlotte	Pilot Travel Center gas station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:01:00 AM to Pilot Travel Center gas station, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 44m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 40m	7:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:55 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 20m	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	8h 25m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:40:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 45m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Wanda Coach	6h 44m	12:01 AM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	6:45 AM	Charlotte	Exxon Gas Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:01:00 AM to Exxon Gas Station, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Charlotte

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily buses from Washington, DC to Charlotte. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Charlotte.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 89 buses from Washington, DC to Charlotte, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Charlotte, with 13 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/3/2026 costs just $43, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Charlotte

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Wanda Coach that travel 27 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Charlotte in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Charlotte starting from $43!

Cheapest Bus	$43
Fastest Bus	6h 44m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	27 Ø
Distance	333.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Wanda Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Charlotte

Every day, 27 buses from 3 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Charlotte: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$56

Saturday 07/25

$51

Sunday 07/26

$53

Monday 07/27

$46

Tuesday 07/28

$100

Wednesday 07/29

$47

Thursday 07/30

$51

Friday 07/31

$54

Saturday 08/01

$59

Sunday 08/02

$56

Monday 08/03

$43

Tuesday 08/04

$44

Wednesday 08/05

$49

Thursday 08/06

$51

Friday 08/07

$51

Saturday 08/08

$48

Sunday 08/09

$51

Monday 08/10

$48

Tuesday 08/11

$49

Wednesday 08/12

$100

Thursday 08/13

$51

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Charlotte

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

With a price starting from $43, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Charlotte. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $51.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Charlotte, with $43. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Charlotte

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 Washington, DC to Charlotte 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 Washington, DC to Charlotte, 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 Washington, DC to Charlotte are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Charlotte

These are the most booked bus companies between Washington, DC to Charlotte from our users.

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Charlotte

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Washington, DC to Charlotte:

Cheapest Price	$44
Fastest Bus	7h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	7/9/2026

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Charlotte

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Washington, DC to Charlotte:

Cheapest Price	$49
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Last Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	7/9/2026

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Charlotte

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

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

W Trade St

W Trade St 601

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

Central Bus Station

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Church St

S Church St 330

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Charlotte

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Charlotte bus

How much does a Washington, DC Charlotte bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $43 and takes 9h 20m to reach Charlotte. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $43 and $100. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Charlotte.

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

Every day, the Washington, DC to Charlotte bus route is served by approximately 27 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Charlotte is offered by Wanda Coach and takes 6h 44m. 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 Washington, DC to Charlotte?

The earliest bus arriving in Charlotte from Washington, DC starts at 8:30 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 Washington, DC to Charlotte?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Charlotte starts at 11:45 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 Washington, DC Charlotte route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Charlotte?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Charlotte 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, FlixBus and Wanda Coach.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Charlotte 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 Washington, DC Charlotte 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 Washington, DC Charlotte 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 Washington, DC to Charlotte on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Charlotte

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