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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Maysville to Charleston per day. The average train journey from Maysville to Charleston takes 3 hours and 29 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 116 mi (187 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 29m |
| Lowest price | $15.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Cardinal |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Maysville to Charleston?
Amtrak Cardinal is the one and only train line which connects Maysville 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 Cardinal | 1 | 3h 29m | $15.00 |
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 Maysville to Charleston per day, with an average trip length of 3 hours and 29 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Maysville and Charleston is approximately 116 miles, or 187 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 29 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.
Trains departing from Maysville to Charleston tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Maysville at 5:00am and arrives in Charleston around 3 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Charleston 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 Charleston to Maysville.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Maysville?
Main departure station: W Front St and Rosemary Clooney St
There is one train station in Maysville.
All train stations in Maysville:
W Front St and Rosemary Clooney St
Where is the train station in Charleston?
Main arrival station: 350 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston has one train station.
All train stations in Charleston:
350 MacCorkle Ave SE
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