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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 27 atDeparture city: CharlestonDeparture location: Charleston, WVArrival time: August 27 atDestination city: WilmingtonDestination location: Wilmington StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to WilmingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 22 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charleston, WV, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview
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Based on 5411 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 $479
Charleston to Wilmington Train
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The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $124To 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 Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $124 to $377 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-08-27.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charleston to Wilmington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Wilmington, 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.
By choosing the train between Charleston and Wilmington, 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 Wilmington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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!
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.
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