Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Raleigh.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to RaleighAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charleston to Raleigh: Trip Overview
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Based on 5118 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 $58.00
Charleston to Raleigh Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston to Raleigh was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston to Raleigh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $58 to $125 for a train ticket from Charleston to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-05-16.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Charleston and Raleigh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Raleigh.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Raleigh 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charleston and Raleigh compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charleston to Raleigh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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