Trains tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Atlanta, GA

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Trains leaving Saturday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Peachtree Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Peachtree Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Peachtree Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Peachtree Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Peachtree Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Atlanta.

Average Price$43 - $109Average Duration8h 20m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$150 - $651Average Duration23h 28m
38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Atlanta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 20mAverage Duration
$43Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston, SC, US to Atlanta, GA: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$264
Average train trip duration23h 28m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance262 miles (421 km)
Latest train departure9:34pm

Charleston to Atlanta Train

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

Best price found
08/04
$197
08/05
No data
Today
$189
08/07
No data
08/08
No data
08/09
$185
08/10
$185
08/11
$185
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of $185

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 Atlanta, GA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $185 to $1,438 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $185 which is on 2025-08-09.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charleston to Atlanta is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Atlanta you take, 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 Charleston and Atlanta, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charleston to Atlanta, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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