How much is the train ticket from Trenton to Charleston?

The cheapest train tickets from Trenton to Charleston start from R 1 936. The average price for this train route is around R 2 848. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Trenton to Charleston?

The average train journey time from Trenton to Charleston is 13h 14m, covering a distance of 941 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 34m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Trenton 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 Trenton to Charleston?

The earliest train from Trenton to Charleston departs at 06:56. And the latest train departs at 15:34.

Train Trenton to Charleston from R 1 850 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Trenton 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	15:34	Trenton Transit Center	13h 14m	04:48	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:34	Trenton Transit Center	13h 14m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:07 PM EST.

Get from Trenton to Charleston

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 13 hours 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 936, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 14mAverage duration

941 kmDistance

86kgCO₂ emissions

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 1 936

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Trenton, NJ, US 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 Trenton to Charleston?
The cheapest train tickets from Trenton to Charleston start from R 1 936. The average price for this train route is around R 2 848. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Trenton to Charleston?
The average train journey time from Trenton to Charleston is 13h 14m, covering a distance of 941 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 34m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Trenton 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 Trenton to Charleston?
The earliest train from Trenton to Charleston departs at 06:56. And the latest train departs at 15:34.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 2 732

11/12

R 2 732

Today

R 3 337

13/12

No data

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15/12

R 2 179

16/12

R 1 850

17/12

R 2 179

The cheapest trip from Trenton, NJ, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 850

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 850 to R 21 817 for a train ticket from Trenton, NJ, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 850, which is on 2025-12-16.