The cheapest and fastest trains from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Savannah, GA 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 Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 trains that leave Savannah, GA 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 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
98 Silver Meteor18:451h40Savannah Station, Savannah, GA20:25Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£321One-way0 changes
90 Palmetto7:351h33Savannah Station, Savannah, GA9:08Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£321One-way0 changes
90 Palmetto7:351h33Savannah Station, Savannah, GA9:08Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£321One-way0 changes
98 Silver Meteor18:451h40Savannah Station, Savannah, GA20:25Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 134 km
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Live departures
Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC train times
The table below shows live departures for Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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90 Palmetto | 7:35 Savannah Station, Savannah, GA | 1h33 | 9:08 Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC | 0 changesdirect | |
98 Silver Meteor | 18:45 Savannah Station, Savannah, GA | 1h40 | 20:25 Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC
Trains from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 4:56 |
Last train 21:33 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Savannah, GA 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 Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking available on site
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Savannah Downtown/Historic District
- Hyatt Regency Savannah
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing services and waiting areas.
- Bus: Chatham Area Transit (CAT) routes available
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