Trains tickets from New York to Charleston (SC), US

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Today14 May
from US$163
Tomorrow15 May
from US$199
Fri16 May
from US$244
Sat17 May
from US$244
Sun18 May
from US$163
Mon19 May
from US$163
Tue20 May
from US$137
Wed21 May
from US$163

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 15 May at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 15 May at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 May at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 15 May at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 May at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 16 May at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 May at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 16 May at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York to Charleston

Bus
Average priceUS$101 - US$108Average duration21h 5m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$97 - US$707Average duration14h 18m
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 14 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just US$97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
14h 18mAverage duration
US$97Cheapest ticket
93kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$144
Average train trip duration14h 18m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure06:02
Distance636 miles
Latest train departure14:30

New York to Charleston Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York - Charleston

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from New York to Charleston cost?

    The average train ticket price from New York to Charleston is US$144. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York to Charleston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from New York to Charleston?

    A train trip between New York and Charleston is around 14h 18m, although the fastest train will take about 13h 28m. This is the time it takes to travel the 638 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between New York and Charleston?

    The number of trains from New York to Charleston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from New York to Charleston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/05
US$244
13/05
US$244
Today
US$163
15/05
US$199
16/05
US$244
17/05
US$244
18/05
US$163
19/05
US$163
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York to Charleston was searched and found on 14 May 2025 with a price of US$163

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

You can expect to pay from US$163 to US$1,642 for a train ticket from New York to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$163, which is on 2025-05-18.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from New York to Charleston.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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