Train from Pittsburgh to Charleston, SC, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Pittsburgh to Charleston on 25 December
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Union Station
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Union Station
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Union Station
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Union Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Pittsburgh to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 523, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
21h 30mAverage duration
842 kmDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 523 - R 5 794Average duration21h 30m
21kg CO₂e
Average priceR 3 133 - R 14 379Average duration23h 23m
77kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Pittsburgh to Charleston?

    The cheapest train tickets from Pittsburgh to Charleston start from R 3 133. The average price for this train route is around R 4 937. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Pittsburgh to Charleston?

    The average train journey time from Pittsburgh to Charleston is 23h 23m, covering a distance of 842 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Pittsburgh to Charleston route?

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

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Pittsburgh to Charleston?

    The earliest train from Pittsburgh to Charleston departs at 05:25. And the latest train departs at 07:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
22/12
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23/12
R 5 553
Today
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25/12
R 4 904
26/12
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27/12
R 6 783
28/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 25 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 904

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 904 to R 23 764 for a train ticket from Pittsburgh to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 904, which is on 2025-12-25.

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