Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Charleston (SC), US

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TomorrowApr 26
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SunApr 27
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MonApr 28
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TueApr 29
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charleston.

Average Price$52 - $165Average Duration9h 20m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$60 - $228Average Duration7h 11m
52kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 7 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
7h 11mAverage Duration
$60Cheapest ticket
52kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$105
Average train trip duration7h 11m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:54am
Distance356 miles (574 km)
Latest train departure9:49pm

Richmond to Charleston Train

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From train tickets to high-end trains trip from Richmond to Charleston, we offer a wide range of train services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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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
04/23
$185
04/24
$123
Today
$123
04/26
$103
04/27
$103
04/28
$103
04/29
$103
04/30
$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Charleston was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $933 for a train ticket from Richmond to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-04-26.

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

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charleston you take, 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 Richmond 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.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Richmond to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

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.

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.

Will you be returning to Richmond by train?

Train from Charleston to Richmond

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