Trains tickets from New York to Charleston (SC), US

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TodayMay 14
from $298
TomorrowMay 15
from $199
FriMay 16
from $244
SatMay 17
from $244
SunMay 18
from $163
MonMay 19
from $163
TueMay 20
from $137
WedMay 21
from $163

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York to Charleston.

Average Price$101 - $108Average Duration21h 5m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$97 - $707Average Duration14h 18m
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 14 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
14h 18mAverage Duration
$97Cheapest ticket
93kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$144
Average train trip duration14h 18m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:02am
Distance636 miles (1025 km)
Latest train departure2:30pm

New York to Charleston Train

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

Best price found
05/12
$244
05/13
$244
Today
$163
05/15
$199
05/16
$244
05/17
$244
05/18
$163
05/19
$163
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York to Charleston was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $163

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

You can expect to pay from $163 to $1,642 for a train ticket from New York to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $163 which is on 2025-05-18.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

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.

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

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