Trains tickets from Philadelphia (PA) to Charleston (SC), US

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TodayMay 19
from $279
TomorrowMay 20
from $153
WedMay 21
from $153
ThuMay 22
from $279
FriMay 23
from $279
SatMay 24
from $123
SunMay 25
from $153
MonMay 26
from $187

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 21 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 21 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Charleston.

Average Price$70 - $183Average Duration23h 5m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$93 - $425Average Duration12h
82kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
12hAverage Duration
$93Cheapest ticket
82kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$156
Average train trip duration12h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:30am
Distance557 miles (897 km)
Latest train departure4:20pm

Philadelphia to Charleston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/17
$84
05/18
$100
Today
$153
05/20
$153
05/21
$153
05/22
$279
05/23
$279
05/24
$123
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Charleston was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $1,228 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-05-24.

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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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Charleston to Philadelphia

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