Train from San Diego, CA, US to Charleston, WV, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Charleston on 4 February
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Charleston, WVCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Charleston, WVNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Charleston, WVNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Charleston, WVNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Charleston, WVNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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 2 days, 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just €196, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 12hAverage duration
3256 kmDistance
81kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€196 - €376Average duration2d 12h
81kg CO₂e
Average price€273 - €540Average duration2d 15h
296kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Charleston, WV, US by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Charleston?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Charleston start from €273. The average price for this train route is around €329. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Diego to Charleston?

    The average train journey time from San Diego to Charleston is 2d 15h, covering a distance of 3255 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Diego to Charleston route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Charleston?

    The earliest train from San Diego to Charleston departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

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

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01/02
€313
02/02
€335
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€334
04/02
€302
05/02
€299
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on 5 Feb 2026 with a price of €299

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

You can expect to pay from €299 to €1,637 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €299, which is on 2026-02-05.

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