Trains tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Rochester, NY, US

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Next departures for Charleston to Rochester on August 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Charleston Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Charleston Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags
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Charleston Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags
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Charleston Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags
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Charleston Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Rochester.

Average Price$173 - $288Average Duration1d 2h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$202 - $534Average Duration22h 54m
106kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Rochester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$173Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston, SC, US to Rochester, NY, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$313
Average train trip duration22h 54m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:34pm
Distance722 miles (1163 km)

Charleston to Rochester Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $251

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 Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $251 to $1,619 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $251 which is on 2025-08-25.

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 Rochester 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.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Rochester, 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 Rochester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charleston to Rochester.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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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