How much is the train ticket from Charleston to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to New York City start from R 1 758. The average price for this train route is around R 2 473. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charleston to New York City?

The average train journey time from Charleston to New York City is 14h 8m, covering a distance of 1026 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 44m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to New York City route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to New York City?

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

Train Charleston to New York City from R 1 678 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to New York City on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	15h 14m	12:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	15h 14m	12:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to New York City on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	15h 14m	12:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	15h 14m	12:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to New York City on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to New York City on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to New York City on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to New York City on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to New York City on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to New York City on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	14h 8m	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 44m	11:18	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	15h 14m	12:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 14 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 758, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

14h 8mAverage duration

1026 kmDistance

93kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 403 - R 7 421	Average duration23h 20m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 758 - R 10 903	Average duration14h 8m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 R 1 758

Amtrak Charleston New York City recent customer reviews

Great staff all around.

Dejenne C.

27 October 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to New York City by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Charleston to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to New York City start from R 1 758. The average price for this train route is around R 2 473. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to New York City?
The average train journey time from Charleston to New York City is 14h 8m, covering a distance of 1026 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to New York City?
The earliest train from Charleston to New York City departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to New York City was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 678

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 678 to R 28 516 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 678, which is on 2025-12-15.