Trains tickets from Charlotte (NC) to Charleston (WV), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston, WV
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Charleston.

Average Price$47 - $115Average Duration5h 30m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$116 - $217Average Duration14h 52m
32kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
$47Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte to Charleston: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$171
Average train trip duration14h 52m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance219 miles (353 km)

Charlotte to Charleston 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to Charleston was searched and found on May 25, 2025 with a price of $193

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

You can expect to pay from $193 to $1,159 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $193 which is on 2025-05-25.

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

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, 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 Charlotte and Charleston 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.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charlotte to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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