Train from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Charleston to Charlotte on 13 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 807, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
10h 55mAverage duration
274 kmDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 807 - R 1 887Average duration10h 55m
7kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 632 - R 35 091Average duration17h 15m
25kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Charlotte?

    The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Charlotte start from R 1 632. The average price for this train route is around R 2 258. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Charleston to Charlotte is 17h 15m, covering a distance of 274 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Charleston to Charlotte 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 Charleston to Charlotte?

    The earliest train from Charleston to Charlotte departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

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

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R 1 798
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R 2 040
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 798

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 Charlotte, NC as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 798 to R 19 224 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 798, which is on 2025-12-15.

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