Trains tickets from Charleston (SC), US to Durham (NC), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Durham.

Bus
Average Price$68 - $107Average Duration10h 50m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$69 - $108Average Duration8h 46m
33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
10h 50mAverage Duration
$68Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston to Durham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$85
Average train trip duration8h 46m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance224 miles (361 km)

Charleston to Durham 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
04/26
$78
04/27
$91
Today
$80
04/29
No data
04/30
$78
05/01
$78
05/02
$78
05/03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston to Durham was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $142 for a train ticket from Charleston to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-04-30.

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 Charleston and Durham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Durham.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Durham, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charleston and Durham 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.

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

Did you know?

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.

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.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Will you be returning to Charleston by train?

Train from Durham to Charleston

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