How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Greenville?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Greenville start at $211. The average price for this train route is around $327. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Charleston to Greenville?

The average train trip from Charleston to Greenville takes 20h 9m and covers 314 km. The quickest train gets you there in 20h 9m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to Greenville route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Greenville?

The earliest train from Charleston to Greenville departs at 9:15am. The latest train departs at 9:34pm.

Train Charleston to Greenville from $202 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charleston to Greenville on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	1d 7h	5:24am	Greenville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	1d 7h	5:24am	Greenville Station	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Greenville on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:15am	Charleston Station	20h 9m	5:24am	Greenville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	1d 7h	5:24am	Greenville Station	No tags
Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	1d 7h	5:24am	Greenville Station	No tags
Train	9:15am	Charleston Station	20h 9m	5:24am	Greenville Station	No tags
Train	9:15am	Charleston Station	20h 9m	5:24am	Greenville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Greenville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Greenville. The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 50mAverage Duration

305 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$135 - $382	Average Duration19h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$211 - $1,536	Average Duration20h 9m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,624 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5624 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $211

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Greenville, SC by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Greenville?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Greenville start at $211. The average price for this train route is around $327. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Charleston to Greenville?
The average train trip from Charleston to Greenville takes 20h 9m and covers 314 km. The quickest train gets you there in 20h 9m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Greenville route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Greenville?
The earliest train from Charleston to Greenville departs at 9:15am. The latest train departs at 9:34pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-02

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12-03

$269

Today

$616

12-05

$230

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12-09

$210

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Greenville, SC was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $210

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Greenville, SC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $210 to $1,477 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Greenville, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $210 which is on 2025-12-09.