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

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charleston start from R 1 760. The average price for this train route is around R 2 477. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from New York City to Charleston is 14h 18m, covering a distance of 1026 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 28m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

The earliest train from New York City to Charleston departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 14:30.

Train New York City to Charleston from R 1 680 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 14 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 760, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

14h 18mAverage duration

1026 kmDistance

93kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 570 - R 7 242	Average duration23h 30m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 760 - R 6 815	Average duration14h 18m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 1 760

Amtrak New York City Charleston recent customer reviews

We really appreciated the red cap service, the seats on the train were very comfortable, the breakfast food was yummy.

Irene L.

15 June 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Charleston, SC, 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 New York City to Charleston?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charleston start from R 1 760. The average price for this train route is around R 2 477. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Charleston?
The average train journey time from New York City to Charleston is 14h 18m, covering a distance of 1026 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 28m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Charleston 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 New York City to Charleston?
The earliest train from New York City to Charleston departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 14:30.

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 680

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, SC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 680 to R 12 055 for a train ticket from New York City to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 680, which is on 2025-12-15.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Charleston, SC, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time23h 30m	Avg priceR 2 549	Daily departures18
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time14h 18m	Avg priceR 2 477	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between New York City and Charleston, SC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 2 477 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 760. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charleston, SC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from New York City to Charleston, SC, US in about 14h 18m – that's the fastest way to get there!