5.0
Pros: Trip was quick quite. Cons: Better food choices and items sold. Tips: Borad train and just relax.
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There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Selma to North Charleston. Traveling by train from Selma to North Charleston usually takes 6 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Palmetto train can make the trip in 4 hours and 8 minutes.
Distance | 209 mi (336 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 8m |
Lowest price | $24.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Palmetto |
Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Selma to North Charleston
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Trip was quick quite. Cons: Better food choices and items sold. Tips: Borad train and just relax.
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Selma to North Charleston was $38.00. This is an excellent deal, especially considering the length of the journey. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to North Charleston if you book your train tickets at least 4 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $3.80.
2 train services operate from Selma to North Charleston. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 8h 42m | $53.95 |
Amtrak Palmetto | 1 | 4h 9m | $29.71 |
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 are 1 Amtrak trains from Selma to North Charleston every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $50.
The Palmetto is an Amtrak train service that runs a total of 829 miles from New York City to Savannah, GA, connecting 20 cities from the Northeast to the Southeast along the way. Traveling from Selma to North Charleston is comfortable and relaxing on the Palmetto, thanks to the train’s free WiFi, power outlets, and seating with extra legroom. You can pick from 1 daily departures along this route, with train ticket pricing at an average of on the Palmetto.
The distance between Selma and North Charleston is approximately 209 miles, or 336 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 13 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 8 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 from Selma to North Charleston are the most crowded on Monday. 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 Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Selma at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Selma twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to North Charleston faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from North Charleston to Selma.
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Link to image attributionNorth Charleston is a promising travel destination with quirky landmarks and fun activities for all travelers. To explore the city’s rich history, the H.L. Hunley Museum offers everything you need. Featuring the first successful combat submarine in the world as well as other Civil War-era relics, the museum will keep you enthralled for a whole morning. Other notable museums include the Greater Charleston Naval Memorial as well as the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. For fans of cultural activities, don’t pass up the chance to enjoy an event at the North Charleston Coliseum, which is one of the largest venues in South Carolina. If you enjoy staying away from a crowd and exploring nature, a walk around Riverfront Park will be what you need.
Though North Charleston might not feature a lively food scene like Charleston does, the city’s staples will still satisfy hungry travelers. Nigel’s Good Food is a local favorite and a good place to start your food tour. Chill-N-Grill is a great spot to grab some fresh seafood.
The city’s transportation center is located on Gaynor Ave. Travelers can catch Southeastern Stages buses here. Travelers can also catch Amtrak trains passing through the city at this station. North Charleston is served by Amtrak’s Palmetto and Silver Meteor lines. The main airport is the Charleston International Airport.
There is one train station in Selma.
500 E Railroad St
The Amtrak Station in North Charleston is an intermodal transportation hub offering both intercity bus services and train services for travelers into and out of the Charleston area. The station opened in 2018 and offers modern amenities like charging ports along with vending machines and restrooms. Amtrak’s Palmetto service from Savannah to New York and Silver Meteor service from Miami to New York both stop in North Charleston. Southeastern Stages provides bus service from this station to destinations throughout the South.
4565 Gaynor Ave
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