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Busbud recommends taking the train from New York to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New York to Charleston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5076 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 $103.00
New York 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 New York to Charleston was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $98To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York to Charleston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $98 to $867 for a train ticket from New York to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-04-27.
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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 New York 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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York to Charleston.
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.
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.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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