How much does a train ticket cost from Charlottesville to Charleston?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Charleston start from £172. The average price for this train route is around £225. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Charleston?

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Charleston is 19h 53m, covering a distance of 366 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19h 53m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Charleston route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Charlottesville to Charleston departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 08:55.

Train Charlottesville to Charleston from £172 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Charlottesville to Charleston on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	19h 53m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	19h 53m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	19h 53m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	19h 53m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	19h 53m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 6hAverage duration

366 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£109 - £171	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£172 - £298	Average duration19h 53m	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £172

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

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Charlottesville to Charleston?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Charleston start from £172. The average price for this train route is around £225. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Charleston?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Charleston is 19h 53m, covering a distance of 366 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Charleston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Charleston?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to Charleston departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 08:55.