Trains tickets from Charleston (SC), US to Pittsburgh

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TodayApr 27
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Pittsburgh.

Average Price$135 - $150Average Duration22h 50m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$189 - $436Average Duration1d 2h
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Pittsburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 22 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
22h 50mAverage Duration
$135Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston to Pittsburgh: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$329
Average train trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:34pm
Distance523 miles (842 km)

Charleston to Pittsburgh Train

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

Best price found
04/25
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04/26
$342
Today
$282
04/28
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04/29
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04/30
$179
05/01
$282
05/02
$210
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $179

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

You can expect to pay from $179 to $1,048 for a train ticket from Charleston to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $179 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 Pittsburgh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Pittsburgh.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Pittsburgh, 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 Charleston and Pittsburgh, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charleston to Pittsburgh, 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.

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.

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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Train from Pittsburgh to Charleston

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