Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charleston.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Richmond to Charleston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5077 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 $744.00
Richmond to Charleston Train
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The cheapest trip from Richmond to Charleston was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $83To 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.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Richmond 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.
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.
By choosing the train between Richmond and Charleston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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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