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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 16 atDeparture city: HarrisburgDeparture location: Harrisburg, PAArrival time: May 18 atDestination city: CharlestonDestination location: Charleston, WVOperated by: Amtrak
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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 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Harrisburg to Charleston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5121 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 $309.00
Harrisburg to Charleston Train
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The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Charleston was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $218To 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.
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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 Harrisburg and Charleston is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charleston.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charleston you take, 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 Harrisburg and Charleston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Harrisburg to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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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