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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Charleston to Huntington. The train trip from Charleston to Huntington is usually about one hour and 15 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 44 mi (71 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 15m |
| Lowest price | $11.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Cardinal |
| Train lines | 1 |
Price trends for trains from Charleston to Huntington
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Which train should you take from Charleston to Huntington?
Amtrak Cardinal is the one and only train line which connects Charleston to Huntington. 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 Cardinal | 1 | 1h 15m | $13.40 |
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. There are usually 1 Cardinal trips from Charleston to Huntington per day, with an average trip length of 1 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Charleston to Huntington tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Charleston at 8:00pm and arrives in Huntington about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Huntington with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Huntington to Charleston.
City Information
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 Huntington?
Main arrival station: 1050 8th Ave
Huntington has one train station.
All train stations in Huntington:
1050 8th Ave
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