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Busbud recommends taking the train from Wilmington to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 11 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Wilmington to Charleston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5093 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 $124.00
Wilmington to Charleston Train
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The cheapest trip from Wilmington to Charleston was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $211To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wilmington 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 Wilmington and Charleston is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charleston.
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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Wilmington and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Wilmington to Charleston.
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 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Wilmington to Charleston?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Wilmington 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 $124 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $124. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charleston, choose the train, as it will take you from Wilmington to Charleston in about 11h 43m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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