Trains tickets from Harrisburg to Charleston (SC), US

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TodayApr 28
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TomorrowApr 29
from $159
WedApr 30
from $159
ThuMay 1
from $184
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Harrisburg to Charleston.

Average Price$135 - $212Average Duration1d
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$162 - $330Average Duration15h 43m
79kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Harrisburg to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d Average Duration
$135Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Train Harrisburg to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$283
Average train trip duration15h 43m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:05pm
Distance538 miles (867 km)

Harrisburg 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
04/26
$155
04/27
$387
Today
$184
04/29
$159
04/30
$159
05/01
$184
05/02
$133
05/03
$152
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Charleston was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $133

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

You can expect to pay from $133 to $1,544 for a train ticket from Harrisburg to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2025-05-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Harrisburg to Charleston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Harrisburg to Charleston.

Did you know?

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 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.

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.

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Train from Charleston to Harrisburg

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