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How to get to Charleston by train

Routes19
Trips per day21
train lines2
Stations1

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What train companies travel to Charleston, West Virginia?

Located in West Virginia, Charleston is accessible by train from 19 other cities. You can choose from 21 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Charleston on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Charleston are also available.

Train companies serving Charleston

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak571d 0h 18m$184.79
Amtrak Cardinal199h 0m$100.03

  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad 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 restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • The Amtrak Cardinal is a long distance passenger rail service from New York to Chicago, connecting a total of 31 cities. As one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the Cardinal is a popular train line connecting the Northeast to the Southeast, and offers top-notch comfort thanks to its seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available for purchase in the Cardinal Café.

Which train carrier has the best service to Charleston?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Charleston by train with Amtrak Cardinal giving them a 4.5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Cardinal had the most comfortable train service to Charleston taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Cardinal offers. They rate Amtrak Cardinal a 4.3 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Charleston punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Cardinal has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Charleston, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$10.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Charleston, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Charleston. In the last month, trains from Huntington to Charleston had the lowest average price at $10.00.

The main train station in Charleston is 350 MacCorkle Ave SE. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Charleston.

The closest airport to Charleston is Yeager Airport (CRW), it is located 2.7 miles from the city center of Charleston.
Charleston ranks number 5 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 460 in United States. Charleston has the most train connections in the region. There are 19 train schedules arriving in Charleston each day.
The population of Charleston is 49736. Charleston ranks number 4 in terms of population in West Virginia and number 248 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Charleston range from $10 for a short trip to Charleston, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Charleston starts at , and a longer trip by train to Charleston can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $12.
People who take the train to Charleston are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Charleston easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Charleston is 350 MacCorkle Ave SE, located just 0.4 miles away. Select 350 MacCorkle Ave SE as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Charleston. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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