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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Charleston, WV | 30th Street Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Charleston, WV | 30th Street Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Philadelphia
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5615 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
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, WV, 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 £105. 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 20m, covering a distance of 363 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 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 08:31. And the latest train departs at 08:31.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £120To 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 £120 to £562 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 £145, which is on 2025-12-03.
What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe 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 £105 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £72. 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!
