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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 24 atDeparture city: CharlestonDeparture location: Charleston StationArrival time: May 24 atDestination city: WilmingtonDestination location: Wilmington StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 24 atDeparture city: CharlestonDeparture location: Charleston StationArrival time: May 25 atDestination city: WilmingtonDestination location: Wilmington StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 24 atDeparture city: CharlestonDeparture location: Charleston StationArrival time: May 24 atDestination city: WilmingtonDestination location: Wilmington StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 24 atDeparture city: CharlestonDeparture location: Charleston StationArrival time: May 25 atDestination city: WilmingtonDestination location: Wilmington StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 24 atDeparture city: CharlestonDeparture location: Charleston StationArrival time: May 25 atDestination city: WilmingtonDestination location: Wilmington StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to WilmingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 11 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charleston to Wilmington: Trip Overview
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Based on 5132 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 $91.00
Charleston to Wilmington Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston to Wilmington was searched and found on May 20, 2025 with a price of $121To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston to Wilmington, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $121 to $1,409 for a train ticket from Charleston to Wilmington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-05-24.
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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 Charleston and Wilmington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Wilmington.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Wilmington, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charleston and Wilmington compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charleston to Wilmington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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!
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