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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 21 atDeparture city: PhiladelphiaDeparture location: 30th Street StationArrival time: May 21 atDestination city: CharlestonDestination location: Charleston, WVOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Philadelphia to Charleston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5119 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 $89.00
Philadelphia to Charleston Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Charleston was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $182To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia to Charleston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $182 to $416 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $182 which is on 2025-05-16.
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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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia to Charleston?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Philadelphia and Charleston is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $131 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $89. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charleston, choose the train, as it will take you from Philadelphia to Charleston in about 12h 8m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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