Trains tickets from Charleston (SC), US to Lancaster (PA), US

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TodayMay 7
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from $144
SunMay 11
from $201
MonMay 12
from $169
TueMay 13
from $201
WedMay 14

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Charleston to Lancaster: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$177
Average train trip duration16h 26m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:34pm
Distance536 miles (864 km)

Charleston to Lancaster 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 Lancaster was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $144

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

You can expect to pay from $144 to $1,257 for a train ticket from Charleston to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2025-05-10.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lancaster 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charleston and Lancaster compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

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

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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