How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Philadelphia start from R 1 597. The average price for this train route is around R 2 331. 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 Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Charleston to Philadelphia is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 585 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Charleston to Philadelphia departs at 08:31. And the latest train departs at 08:31.

Train Charleston to Philadelphia from R 1 523 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:31	Charleston, WV	12h 20m	20:51	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:31	Charleston, WV	12h 20m	20:51	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 793, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

588 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 793 - R 4 301	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 597 - R 13 000	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 647 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5647 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 1 597

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Philadelphia start from R 1 597. The average price for this train route is around R 2 331. 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 Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Philadelphia is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 585 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Charleston to Philadelphia departs at 08:31. And the latest train departs at 08:31.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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R 10 292

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R 8 060

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R 2 664

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R 7 265

The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 664

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 664 to R 10 292 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 664, which is on 2025-12-17.