Cheap train tickets from Charleston to Nashville

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Charleston to Nashville. Traveling 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: RON 891.35
Trains per day: 1
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Charleston to Nashville Train Schedule

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

There are usually 3 daily bus trips available from Charleston to Nashville.

	Train	Bus
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceRON 824.26	Avg. PriceRON 553.12Cheaper
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: RON 690 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	RON 824.26

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. On average, there is 1 Amtrak train from Charleston to Nashville every day, as well as 1 trip on the weekends, with prices starting from RON 690.08.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Charleston to Nashville

While the train is the main method of transportation 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 bus 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 carry-on 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 traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Charleston to Nashville for RON 355.

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 spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies 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 9:09 PM 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 traveling 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 bus carriers that serve the city and the main bus 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 bus 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 bus station in Nashville is in the heart of the SoBro (“South of Broadway”) neighborhood, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and music venues. From this station, you can catch Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, Miller Transportation, and Amtrak Thruway buses offering trips to destinations throughout the United States. To make traveling stress-free, this station is open 24 hours a day and includes restrooms, vending machines, and charging stations for your phone.

All train stations in Nashville:

Greyhound: Bus Station

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