How much does a train ticket from Charleston to Philadelphia cost?

The average train ticket price from Charleston to Philadelphia is $135. The best way to find train tickets from Charleston to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Charleston to Philadelphia?

A train trip between Charleston and Philadelphia is around 12h 20m, although the fastest train will take about 12h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 364 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Charleston and Philadelphia?

The number of trains from Charleston to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Charleston to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Charleston to Philadelphia?

When taking the train from Charleston to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Bell, Citizens Bank Park, Please Touch Museum, National Museum of Jewish History.

Train Charleston to Philadelphia from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charleston to Philadelphia on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	8:31am	Charleston, WV	12h 20m	8:51pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:31am	Charleston, WV	12h 20m	8:51pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

371 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$104 - $249	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$93 - $752	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5593 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $93

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $154

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 $154 to $466 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 $154 which is on 2025-11-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$143	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 20m	Avg Price$135	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Charleston, WV, US and Philadelphia, PA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $135 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $93. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA, choose the train, as it will take you from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA in about 12h 20m - that's the fastest way to get there!