Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC

Trains from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€47) but you can travel from only $36 (€32) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $36 (€32)

Distance

338 miles (545 km)

Average train duration

6h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

$53 (€47)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

6h 36m

First train

09:15

Last train

21:34

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $36 (€32)

Train companies: Amtrak from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC trains

Travel on Amtrak trains from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Petersburg, VA and Charleston, SC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FAQs: Trains from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC

FAQs: Travel by train from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC.

Cheap train tickets from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC can start from as little as $53 (€47) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC is $78 (€70); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC train travel time is 6 h 36 min for the 338 mile (545 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC leaves at 9: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC leaves at 9: 34 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Petersburg, VA and Charleston, SC to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 34 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Petersburg, VA to Charleston, SC by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Petersburg, VA and Charleston, SC including taking a bus, train or flight.