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The Charleston Museum
America’s first museum with natural history, decorative arts, and Charleston stories across several historic sites.
Cheapest price on Sep 30
€93
Average ticket price on Sep 30
€96
Fastest journey on Sep 30
11 h
Average journey duration on Sep 30
13 h
Trains on Sep 30
3
Distance
589 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €93.
It's difficult to get from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC without transferring at least once.
6098 Connecting Bus · 98 Silver Meteor
40 Floridian · 90 Palmetto
6098 Connecting Bus · 98 Silver Meteor
6098 Connecting Bus · 98 Silver Meteor
6098 Connecting Bus · 98 Silver Meteor
40 Floridian · 90 PalmettoThe table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC trains for today, Tuesday, September 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:49 PM Tampa, FL | 16h19 | 1:08 PM Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 30 | |||||
6098 Connecting Bus · 98 Silver Meteor | 8:45 AM Tampa, FL | 11h40 | 8:25 PM Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC | 1 transfer | |
6098 Connecting Bus · 98 Silver Meteor | 9:25 AM Union Station, Tampa, FL | 11h00 | 8:25 PM Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €87 but you can travel from only €51 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 365 miles (589 km) distance in 9h 37m.
Distance 365 miles (589 km) |
Average train duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €87 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 37m |
First train 4:56 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Discover the best of Charleston, SC — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleston, SC trip today.
America’s first museum with natural history, decorative arts, and Charleston stories across several historic sites.
Leading Southern museum for contemporary art, known for bold exhibitions and strong local creative connections.
Powerful museum on Gadsden’s Wharf interpreting the African American journey and Charleston’s global significance.
Legendary waterfront promenade lined with antebellum homes, harbor breezes, and some of Charleston’s best views.
Historic defensive seawall and walk beside White Point Garden, ideal for sunset, mansions, and harbor panoramas.
Lively pedestrian-friendly market district known for crafts, architecture, and easy access to major downtown sights.
A Lowcountry rice dish with shrimp, sausage, or chicken simmered in rich broth. It reflects Charleston's Gullah Geechee and coastal cooking traditions.
Stone-ground grits cooked creamy and topped with local shrimp, often with bacon or gravy. It is one of Charleston's signature brunch and supper dishes.
A rich soup of blue crab, crab roe, cream, and sherry. This classic Charleston dish is closely tied to the city's historic seafood culture.
Historic fine-dining restaurant focused on seasonal Lowcountry cuisine. Known for polished Southern hospitality and dishes using regional ingredients.
Upscale seafood restaurant celebrated for local oysters and inventive Lowcountry dishes. Stylish, lively, and one of Charleston's best-known dining rooms.
Refined Southern restaurant in the Historic District, known for shrimp and grits, seafood, and polished service in an elegant setting.
Moderate for a US coastal city; hotels and dining in the historic district run higher, while transit is limited and many visitors rely on walking, rideshare, or car hire.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip screens; small tips are appreciated but optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampa, FL 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.

Most Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC trains use the Union Station to Charleston Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tampa, FL and Charleston, SC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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