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

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Charleston.

Bus
Average Price$178 - $215Average Duration1d 13h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$202 - $388Average Duration23h 15m
106kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 13hAverage Duration
$178Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Rochester to Charleston: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$256
Average train trip duration23h 15m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:33am
Distance722 miles (1163 km)

Rochester to Charleston Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester to Charleston was searched and found on Jun 7, 2025 with a price of $290

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rochester to Charleston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $290 to $753 for a train ticket from Rochester to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $346 which is on 2025-06-12.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Rochester and Charleston is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charleston.

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 Rochester and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

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.

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.

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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