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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Amtrak Station | Charleston Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Amtrak Station | Charleston Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Charlotte to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5418 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 $103
Greyhound Charlotte Charleston recent customer reviews
While today's trip was great with helpful staff,my previous trip was a nightmare. I was supposed to depart Charlotte for Charleston SC Wed, to start a film job Thursday. The trip was cancelled, I was not informed. I was afraid to lose my job, so I asked questions and started crying. The security guard took me to a chair, scaring me and threatening arrest. My boss agreed to me starting Friday, so I exchanged the ticket. When I was at Greyhound that night, I asked repeatedly if I was in the right line. The driver insisted I was. Strangely, after checking the ticket before departure, she tore it up. Threw some of it out. Ultimately, I was on the wrong bus. Had to return to Charlotte, buy another ticket. So, I've been upset, traumatized, lost 200.00 pay, and bought an additional ticket, 70.00
Anne L.
Charlotte to Charleston Train
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The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Aug 21, 2025 with a price of $118To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $118 to $179 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-08-24.
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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.
By choosing the train between Charlotte and Charleston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charlotte to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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!
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.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $124 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $103. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charleston, SC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US in about 12h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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