Trains tickets from Detroit, MI to Charleston, WV, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston, WV
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston, WV
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston, WV
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston, WV
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Charleston.

Average Price$52 - $85Average Duration8h 10m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$238 - $251Average Duration22h 56m
42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 10mAverage Duration
$52Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit, MI to Charleston, WV, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$238
Average train trip duration22h 56m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance288 miles (463 km)
Latest train departure9:35am

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Detroit and Charleston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Detroit to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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

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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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