Trains tickets from New York to Charleston, SC, US

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TodayJun 20
from $320
TomorrowJun 21
from $320
SunJun 22
from $394
MonJun 23
from $215
TueJun 24
from $215
WedJun 25
from $176
ThuJun 26
from $176
FriJun 27
from $215

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York to Charleston.

Average Price$85 - $199Average Duration21h 20m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$97 - $394Average Duration13h 31m
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 31mAverage Duration
$97Cheapest ticket
93kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York to Charleston: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$144
Average train trip duration13h 31m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure5:59am
Distance636 miles (1025 km)
Latest train departure2:36pm

New York to Charleston Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/18
$308
06/19
$379
Today
$308
06/21
$308
06/22
$379
06/23
$206
06/24
$206
06/25
$168
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York to Charleston was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of $168

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

You can expect to pay from $168 to $1,649 for a train ticket from New York to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-06-25.

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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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

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 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.

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

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