Trains tickets from Charleston (WV), US to Baltimore

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 21 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston, WV
    Arrival time: May 21 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 21 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston, WV
    Arrival time: May 21 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Baltimore.

Average Price$112 - $203Average Duration18h 50m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$82 - $452Average Duration11h 10m
41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Baltimore

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
18h 50mAverage Duration
$112Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston to Baltimore: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$116
Average train trip duration11h 10m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:31am
Distance278 miles (448 km)

Charleston to Baltimore Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston to Baltimore was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $160

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charleston to Baltimore is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Baltimore you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charleston and Baltimore, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charleston to Baltimore while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston to Baltimore?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Charleston and Baltimore is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $116 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $82. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Baltimore, choose the train, as it will take you from Charleston to Baltimore in about 11h 10m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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