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Cheap train tickets from Nashville to Charleston
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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Nashville to Charleston. Travelling by train from Nashville to Charleston usually takes 1 day, 4 hours and 36 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
- Distance
- 321 mi (516 km)
- Fastest train
- 28h 36m
- Lowest price
- US$186.00
- Trains per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 1
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Nashville to Charleston Train Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Nashville to Charleston?
There are usually 2 daily coach trips from Nashville to Charleston.
Train | Coach | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceUS$186.00 | Avg. PriceUS$108.29Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration28h 36m | Duration19h 14mFaster |
There are several train options that can take you from Nashville to Charleston:
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Which train should you take from Nashville to Charleston?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Nashville to Charleston. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 28h 36m | US$186.00 |
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Nashville to Charleston
While the train is the main method of transport from Nashville to Charleston, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a coach or express shuttle.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Charleston to Nashville. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Nashville to Charleston for US$81.
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
0
The distance between Nashville and Charleston is approximately 321 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day, 4 hours and 36 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Distance (mi)
321
Distance (km)
516
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Nashville at 2:55 and arrives in Charleston around 28 hours later.
First train
2:55am
Last train
2:55am
Trains from Nashville to Charleston are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Tuesday
Least crowded
Tuesday
City Information
Nashville
Nashville may be the capital of the state of Tennessee, but it’s actually much more famous as the country music capital of the world. If you are a fan of country music, or music in general, Nashville is a must-visit destination. Here you can visit several one-of-a-kind museums dedicated to the genre and attend amazing live performances every day at pretty much every bar or venue across town.
There are two places that you absolutely must visit while you’re in town: the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum (for obvious reasons), and the legendary Grand Ole Opry House, known as country’s most famous stage. Once you get those out of the way, head over to Broadway and snatch yourself a pair of cowboy boots before embarking on a tour of the many bars and restaurants that make up Nashville’s most famous street.
And if you’re looking to escape the country-ness of it all, you might want to head over to East Nashville where you will find hip new restaurants and bars full of young and artistic crowds. It’s definitely worth checking out the area, if only for the several Insta-ready murals you will find there.
While there is no Amtrak train service that goes to Nashville, there are several coach carriers that serve the city and the main coach station is located very conveniently downtown, not too far from all the hustle and bustle of Music City. The Nashville International Airport is located on the outskirts of the city, but there is a direct coach transit service that will take you from there all the way to the heart of town.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Nashville?
Main departure station: Greyhound: Bus Station
The primary coach station in Nashville is in the heart of the SoBro (“South of Broadway”) neighbourhood, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and music venues. From this station, you can catch Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, Miller Transportation, and Amtrak Thruway coaches offering trips to destinations throughout the United States. To make travelling stress-free, this station is open 24 hours a day and includes toilets, vending machines, and charging stations for your phone.
All train stations in Nashville:
- Greyhound: Bus Station
Where is the train station in Charleston?
Main arrival station: 350 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston has one train station.
Train stations in Charleston:
- 350 MacCorkle Ave SE
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