How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Miami?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Miami start from R 1 381. The average price for this train route is around R 1 551. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charleston to Miami?

The average train journey time from Charleston to Miami is 20h 36m, covering a distance of 782 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 3m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to Miami 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 Miami?

The earliest train from Charleston to Miami departs at 04:56. And the latest train departs at 21:33.

Train Charleston to Miami from R 1 315 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to Miami on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Miami on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Miami on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Miami on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Miami on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Miami on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Miami on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Miami on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:56	Charleston Station	14h 3m	18:59	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	21:33	Charleston Station	20h 36m	18:09	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 2:17 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Miami

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Miami. The journey takes about 20 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 381, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

20h 36mAverage duration

782 kmDistance

71kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 391 - R 3 766	Average duration22h 35m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 381 - R 9 323	Average duration20h 36m	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 R 1 381

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 Miami, FL by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Miami?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Miami start from R 1 381. The average price for this train route is around R 1 551. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Miami?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Miami is 20h 36m, covering a distance of 782 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 3m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Miami 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 Miami?
The earliest train from Charleston to Miami departs at 04:56. And the latest train departs at 21:33.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 1 857

25/01

R 1 857

Today

R 2 383

27/01

R 1 857

28/01

R 1 857

29/01

R 1 857

30/01

R 1 857

31/01

R 1 857

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Miami, FL was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 857

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 Miami, FL as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 857 to R 16 975 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Miami, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 857, which is on 2026-01-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, SC, US to Miami, FL?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time22h 35m	Avg priceR 1 769	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time20h 36m	Avg priceR 1 551	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Charleston, SC, US and Miami, FL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 551 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 381. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Miami, FL, choose the train, as it will take you from Charleston, SC, US to Miami, FL in about 20h 36m – that's the fastest way to get there!