How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Charleston?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charleston start from £79. The average price for this train route is around £111. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Charleston?

The average train journey time from New York City to Charleston is 13h 28m, covering a distance of 636 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13h 28m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Charleston 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 New York City to Charleston?

The earliest train from New York City to Charleston departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 14:30.

Train New York City to Charleston from £76 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	Cheapest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	Fastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 28m	19:30	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 18m	04:48	Charleston Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 13 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just £79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

13h 28mAverage duration

636 milesDistance

93kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£71 - £387	Average duration23h 30m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£79 - £203	Average duration13h 28m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,619 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5619 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 £79

Amtrak New York City Charleston recent customer reviews

We really appreciated the red cap service, the seats on the train were very comfortable, the breakfast food was yummy.

Irene L.

15 June 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Charleston, SC, US 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 New York City to Charleston?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charleston start from £79. The average price for this train route is around £111. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Charleston?
The average train journey time from New York City to Charleston is 13h 28m, covering a distance of 636 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13h 28m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Charleston 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 New York City to Charleston?
The earliest train from New York City to Charleston departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 14:30.

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£295

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £107

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

You can expect to pay from £107 to £1,280 for a train ticket from New York City to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £107, which is on 2025-12-03.