How much does a train ticket from Austin to Charleston cost?

The average train ticket price from Austin to Charleston is $438. The best way to find train tickets from Austin to Charleston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Austin to Charleston?

A train trip between Austin and Charleston is around 1d 22h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 22h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1073 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Austin and Charleston?

The number of trains from Austin to Charleston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Austin to Charleston by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Austin to Charleston?

When taking the train from Austin to Charleston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Gibbes Museum of Art, South Carolina Aquarium, Theatre 99, Charleston Food Tours.

Train Austin to Charleston from $438 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Charleston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$239 - $272	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$438 - $466	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 157kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $239, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

$239Cheapest ticket

43kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin, TX, US to Charleston, WV, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$438

Average train trip duration1d 22h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure9:24am

Distance1072 miles (1728 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,345 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5345 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $438

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Austin to Charleston Train

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charleston you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Austin and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Austin to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Trains tickets from Austin, TX, US to Charleston, WV, US