The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
£141
Average price
£229
Fastest journey
14 h 16 m
Average duration
14 h 54 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
1028 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Charleston, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Charleston, SC will cost around £229 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £141.
Of the 4 trains that leave New York, NY for Charleston, SC every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1028 km distance in an average of 14 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
89 Palmetto6:0216h19Penn Station, New York, NY22:21Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£1411One-way0 changes
97 Silver Meteor14:3014h18Penn Station, New York, NY4:48Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£2101One-way0 changes
153 Northeast Regional · 89 Palmetto8:0514h16Penn Station, New York, NY22:21Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£2191One-way1 change
161 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor14:0514h43Penn Station, New York, NY4:48Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£3471One-way1 change
153 Northeast Regional · 89 Palmetto8:0514h16Penn Station, New York, NY22:21Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£2191One-way1 change
97 Silver Meteor14:3014h18Penn Station, New York, NY4:48Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£2101One-way0 changes
161 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor14:0514h43Penn Station, New York, NY4:48Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£3471One-way1 change
89 Palmetto6:0216h19Penn Station, New York, NY22:21Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£1411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for New York, NY to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 1028 km
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£175 Average Price | £149 Average Price Cheapest | £161 Average Price |
14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 54m Average total duration 18h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Charleston, SC train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Charleston, SC trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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89 Palmetto | 6:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 16h19 | 22:21 Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC | 0 changesdirect | |
153 Northeast Regional · 89 Palmetto | 8:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 14h16 | 22:21 Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC | 1 change | |
161 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 14:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 14h43 | 4:48 Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC | 1 change | |
97 Silver Meteor | 14:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 14h18 | 4:48 Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Charleston, SC
Trains from New York, NY to Charleston, SC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 1028 km distance in 14h 16m.
Distance 1028 km |
Average train duration 14h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 14h 16m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 21:34 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
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FAQs: New York, NY to Charleston, SC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Charleston, SC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleston, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Charleston, SC
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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