Cheap train tickets from Charleston to Nashville

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Charleston to Nashville. Travelling by train from Charleston to Nashville usually takes 1 day and 16 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance: 321 mi (516 km)
Fastest train: 24h 16m
Lowest price: US$186.00
Trains per day: 1
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Charleston to Nashville Train Timetable

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Is it better to travel by coach or train from Charleston to Nashville?

There are usually 3 daily coach trips from Charleston to Nashville.

	Train	Coach
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceUS$172.00	Avg. PriceUS$115.97Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips1	Daily Trips3
Duration	Duration24h 16m	Duration16h 13mFaster

There are several train options that can take you from Charleston to Nashville:

Amtrak tickets: US$144 one-way

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Which train should you take from Charleston to Nashville?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Charleston to Nashville. 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	24h 16m	US$172.00

Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there is 1 Amtrak train from Charleston to Nashville every day, as well as 1 trip at the weekends, with prices starting from US$144.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Charleston to Nashville

While the train is the main method of transport from Charleston to Nashville, 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 Nashville to Charleston. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Charleston to Nashville for US$74.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Charleston and Nashville is approximately 321 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day and 16 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 Charleston at 21:09 and arrives in Nashville around 24 hours later.

First train

9:09pm

Last train

9:09pm

Trains from Charleston to Nashville are the most crowded on Wednesday. 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Wednesday

Least crowded

Sunday

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 Charleston?

Main departure station: 350 MacCorkle Ave SE

There is one train station in Charleston.

All train stations in Charleston:

350 MacCorkle Ave SE

Where is the train station in Nashville?

Main arrival 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.

Train stations in Nashville:

Greyhound: Bus Station

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