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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Charleston, WV | Amtrak Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Charleston, WV | Amtrak Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Lafayette
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charleston, WV, US to Lafayette, IN: Trip Overview
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Based on 5559 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $122
Charleston to Lafayette Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 2, 2025 with a price of $116To 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 Lafayette, IN, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $116 to $294 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-11-02.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charleston to Lafayette, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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