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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Charleston, WV | 30th Street Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Charleston, WV | 30th Street Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Philadelphia
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5738 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 $93
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Philadelphia start from $93. The average price for this train route is around $93. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Charleston to Philadelphia is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 363 miles (585 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Charleston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Charleston to Philadelphia at 8:31am. And the latest train departs at 8:31am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $109To 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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $109 to $420 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2026-01-18.
What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Charleston, WV, US and Philadelphia, PA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $93 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $93. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA, choose the train, as it will take you from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA in about 12h 20m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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