Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Charleston.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $313, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Los Angeles to Charleston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5080 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 $416.00
Los Angeles to Charleston Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Charleston was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $411To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles to Charleston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $411 to $2,776 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $411 which is on 2025-04-30.
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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 Los Angeles and Charleston is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charleston.
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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Los Angeles and Charleston 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.
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Did you know?
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.
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!
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.
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