Trains tickets from Charleston (SC), US to Cincinnati

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TodayMay 3
from $355
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TueMay 6
from $290
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Cincinnati.

Average Price$139 - $139Average Duration1d 2h
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$1,098 - $1,098Average Duration1d 3h
73kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours and with fares starting at just $139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$139Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$1,098
Average train trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:34pm
Distance499 miles (804 km)

Charleston to Cincinnati Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston to Cincinnati was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $290

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

You can expect to pay from $290 to $1,603 for a train ticket from Charleston to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $290 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Train Travel

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 Cincinnati is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cincinnati.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cincinnati 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 Charleston and Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati.

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.

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

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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