How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Charleston?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Charleston start from R 2 759. The average price for this train route is around R 3 475. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Charleston?

The average train journey time from Charlotte to Charleston is 14h 52m, covering a distance of 353 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 52m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Charleston route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Charleston?

The earliest train from Charlotte to Charleston departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 05:31.

Train Charlotte to Charleston from R 2 645 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Charleston on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	14h 52m	20:23	Charleston, WV	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	14h 52m	20:23	Charleston, WV	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:01 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte 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 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 764, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 30mAverage duration

355 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 764 - R 2 406	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 759 - R 14 585	Average duration14h 52m	CO₂ emissions 32kg 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 2 759

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US 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 Charlotte to Charleston?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Charleston start from R 2 759. The average price for this train route is around R 3 475. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Charleston?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to Charleston is 14h 52m, covering a distance of 353 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Charleston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Charleston?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Charleston departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 05:31.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 2 922

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R 3 561

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The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 922

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 922 to R 12 706 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 561, which is on 2025-12-12.