Trains tickets from New York City to Charleston, SC, US

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TodayJul 30
from $215
TomorrowJul 31
from $261
FriAug 1
from $320
SatAug 2
from $215
SunAug 3
from $261
MonAug 4
from $176
TueAug 5
from $144
WedAug 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Charleston.

Bus
Average Price$84 - $327Average Duration21h 20m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$97 - $448Average Duration13h 28m
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York City to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 28mAverage Duration
$97Cheapest ticket
93kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$144
Average train trip duration13h 28m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:02am
Distance636 miles (1025 km)
Latest train departure2:30pm

New York City to Charleston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/28
$308
07/29
$206
Today
$206
07/31
$251
08/01
$308
08/02
$206
08/03
$251
08/04
$168
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $168

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 $168 to $1,350 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 $168 which is on 2025-08-04.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, 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 New York City and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

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.

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.

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

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