How much does a train ticket cost from Charleston to Charlotte?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Charlotte start from £73. The average price for this train route is around £101. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charleston to Charlotte?

The average train journey time from Charleston to Charlotte is 17h 15m, covering a distance of 170 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 41m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to Charlotte route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Charlotte?

The earliest train from Charleston to Charlotte departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Train Charleston to Charlotte from £80 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to Charlotte on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	11h 41m	20:56	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	11h 41m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	1d 4h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	1d 4h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	17h 15m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 55mAverage duration

170 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£36 - £84	Average duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£73 - £1,557	Average duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £73

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Charleston to Charlotte?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Charlotte start from £73. The average price for this train route is around £101. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Charlotte?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Charlotte is 17h 15m, covering a distance of 170 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Charlotte route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Charlotte?
The earliest train from Charleston to Charlotte departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £80

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

You can expect to pay from £80 to £853 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £80, which is on 2025-12-15.