How much is the train ticket from Richmond to Charleston?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Charleston start at $86. The average price for this train route is around $158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Richmond to Charleston?

The average train trip from Richmond to Charleston takes 7h 11m and covers 569 km. The quickest train gets you there in 6h 59m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Charleston route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Charleston?

The earliest train from Richmond to Charleston departs at 6:54am. The latest train departs at 9:49pm.

Train Richmond to Charleston from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	9:42am	Main Street Station	9h 48m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	9:42am	Main Street Station	9h 48m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Main Street Station	11h 48m	4:48am	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Main Street Station	11h 48m	4:48am	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Main Street Station	11h 48m	4:48am	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Main Street Station	11h 48m	4:48am	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	6:54am	Main Street Station	12h 36m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Main Street Station	11h 48m	4:48am	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	9:49pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 59m	4:48am	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	9:42am	Main Street Station	9h 48m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	9:42am	Main Street Station	9h 48m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	12:19pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 11m	7:30pm	Charleston Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 7 hours 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 11mAverage Duration

569 kmDistance

52kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $178	Average Duration17h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$86 - $359	Average Duration7h 11m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5627 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $86

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Richmond to Charleston?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Charleston start at $86. The average price for this train route is around $158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Richmond to Charleston?
The average train trip from Richmond to Charleston takes 7h 11m and covers 569 km. The quickest train gets you there in 6h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Charleston route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Charleston?
The earliest train from Richmond to Charleston departs at 6:54am. The latest train departs at 9:49pm.

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$151

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$179

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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $151

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You can expect to pay from $151 to $1,092 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-12-07.