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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 22 atDeparture city: CharlestonDeparture location: Charleston, WVArrival time: August 24 atDestination city: AustinDestination location: Austin, TXOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: August 22 atDeparture city: CharlestonDeparture location: Charleston, WVArrival time: August 24 atDestination city: AustinDestination location: Austin, TXOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to AustinAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charleston, WV, US to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5400 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 $341
Charleston to Austin Train
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The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $328To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston, WV, US to Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $328 to $1,221 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $328 which is on 2025-08-20.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Charleston and Austin is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Austin.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Charleston and Austin, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charleston to Austin.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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