Trains tickets from New York City to Charleston, SC, US

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Thu17 Jul
from US$320
Fri18 Jul
from US$261
Sat19 Jul
from US$176
Sun20 Jul
from US$320
Mon21 Jul
from US$176
Tue22 Jul
from US$176
Wed23 Jul
Thu24 Jul

Trains leaving Friday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 18 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 19 July at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 19 July 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 City to Charleston

Average priceUS$78 - US$320Average duration21h 20m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$97 - US$394Average duration13h 28m
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York City to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just US$97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 28mAverage duration
US$97Cheapest ticket
93kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$144
Average train trip duration13h 28m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure06:02
Distance636 miles
Latest train departure14:30

New York City to Charleston Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Charleston, SC, US

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

    The average train ticket price from New York City to Charleston is US$144. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City 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 City to Charleston?

    A train trip between New York City and Charleston is around 13h 28m, 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 City and Charleston?

    The number of trains from New York City to Charleston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Charleston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from New York City to Charleston?

    When taking the train from New York City to Charleston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
13/07
US$379
14/07
US$308
Today
US$308
16/07
US$206
17/07
US$308
18/07
US$251
19/07
US$168
20/07
US$308
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Charleston was searched and found on 19 Jul 2025 with a price of US$168

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

You can expect to pay from US$168 to US$1,649 for a train ticket from New York City to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$168, which is on 2025-07-19.

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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 City 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 City 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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