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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Charleston Station | Staples Mill Road | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Charleston Station | Staples Mill Road | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Charleston Station | Staples Mill Road | No tags | ||||
| Train | Charleston Station | Main Street Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Charleston Station | Main Street Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Richmond
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 7 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 039, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
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 R 1 039
Amtrak Charleston Richmond recent customer reviews
the service was great just the chair is a little uncomfy
Tri Anh N.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Richmond, VA, US 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 Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Richmond start from R 1 039. The average price for this train route is around R 2 110. 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 Richmond?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Richmond is 7h 16m, covering a distance of 569 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 8m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Richmond?
The earliest train from Charleston to Richmond departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 449To 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 Richmond, VA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 449 to R 8 950 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 449, which is on 2025-12-16.
