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

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Philadelphia start from £72. The average price for this train route is around £124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charleston to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Charleston to Philadelphia is 12h 36m, covering a distance of 557 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 14m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Charleston to Philadelphia departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Train Charleston to Philadelphia from £80 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 33m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 16m	09:50	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 16m	09:50	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	13h 33m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 36m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 14m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just £72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 36mAverage duration

557 milesDistance

82kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£51 - £241	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£72 - £411	Average duration12h 36m	CO₂ emissions 82kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £72

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Philadelphia start from £72. The average price for this train route is around £124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Philadelphia is 12h 36m, covering a distance of 557 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 14m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Charleston to Philadelphia departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/11

£866

01/12

£217

Today

£119

03/12

£119

04/12

£119

05/12

£119

06/12

£119

07/12

£119

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £119

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

You can expect to pay from £119 to £954 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £119, which is on 2025-12-03.