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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: July 20 atDeparture city: HarrisburgDeparture location: Harrisburg, PAArrival time: July 21 atDestination city: CharlestonDestination location: Charleston StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: July 20 atDeparture city: HarrisburgDeparture location: Harrisburg, PAArrival time: July 21 atDestination city: CharlestonDestination location: Charleston StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Harrisburg to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Harrisburg to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5301 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 $196
Harrisburg to Charleston Train
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The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Charleston was searched and found on Jul 18, 2025 with a price of $189To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Harrisburg to Charleston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $189 to $699 for a train ticket from Harrisburg to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $189 which is on 2025-07-18.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Harrisburg to Charleston 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.
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 Harrisburg and Charleston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Harrisburg to Charleston.
Did you know?
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.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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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