Trains tickets from Detroit (MI) to Charleston (WV), US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Charleston.

Average Price$55 - $85Average Duration8h 10m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$128 - $265Average Duration1d 2h
42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 10mAverage Duration
$55Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$148
Average train trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance288 miles (463 km)
Latest train departure9:35am

Detroit to Charleston Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Charleston was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $540 for a train ticket from Detroit to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-05-10.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, 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 Detroit and Charleston, 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 Detroit to Charleston 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

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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