Trains tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Fort Lauderdale

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TodayJul 25
TomorrowJul 26
from $211
SunJul 27
from $205
MonJul 28
from $144
TueJul 29
WedJul 30
from $146
ThuJul 31
from $171
FriAug 1
from $171

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 26 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: July 26 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Tri-Rail Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 26 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: July 26 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Tri-Rail Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale.

Bus
Average Price$78 - $174Average Duration18h 10m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$85 - $290Average Duration13h 10m
68kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 18 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
18h 10mAverage Duration
$78Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston, SC, US to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$117
Average train trip duration13h 10m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:56am
Distance466 miles (751 km)
Latest train departure7:37pm

Charleston to Fort Lauderdale Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/23
$164
07/24
$232
Today
$202
07/26
$202
07/27
$196
07/28
$137
07/29
No data
07/30
$139
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $137

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

You can expect to pay from $137 to $1,029 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2025-07-28.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Fort Lauderdale, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Charleston and Fort Lauderdale, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US

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