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Park Circle Gallery
Contemporary visual arts center with rotating exhibitions, artist talks, and community programs inside Firefly Distillery's campus.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€169
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€169
Fastest journey on Sep 20
16 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
16 h 23 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampa, FL to North 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 North Charleston, SC will cost around €169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €169.
It's difficult to get from Tampa, FL to North Charleston, SC without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampa, FL to North Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €125 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €125, while a train costs an average of €125.
Distance: 371 miles (598 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€125 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration Fastest 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tampa, FL to North Charleston, SC:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tampa, FL to North Charleston, SC costing on average €125.
A bus is €360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tampa, FL to North Charleston, SC costing on average €476.
Other travel options to North Charleston, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 37m.
Bus takes on average 18h 35m.
Tickets start at around €125 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-52.19. The journey takes 9h 37m versus 6h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to North Charleston, SC trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:25 PM Tampa, FL | 11h00 | 12:25 AM North Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:49 PM Tampa, FL | 16h19 | 1:08 PM North Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Tampa, FL to North Charleston, SC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €118 but you can travel from only €116 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 371 miles (598 km) distance in 9h 37m.
Distance 371 miles (598 km) |
Average train duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €118 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 37m |
First train 4:56 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of North Charleston, SC — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect North Charleston, SC trip today.
Contemporary visual arts center with rotating exhibitions, artist talks, and community programs inside Firefly Distillery's campus.
Hands-on children's museum with imaginative exhibits and play spaces that encourage learning through movement and creativity.
Museum in the old North Charleston fire station featuring local firefighting history, restored apparatus, and memorabilia.
Popular neighborhood with a traffic circle, indie shops, murals, and a relaxed local feel ideal for strolling and events.
Large regional park with paved trails, sports facilities, wetlands, and broad open space for walking and outdoor recreation.
Scenic riverfront green space at the former Navy Yard with lawns, public art, and views toward the Cooper River and bridge.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampa, FL to North 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 North Charleston, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tampa, FL to North Charleston, SC trains use the Union Station to Charleston Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tampa, FL and North 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.
Charleston Station is 1 km from North Charleston city centre. Public transport options include:
Charleston Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Charleston Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Charleston Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleston Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Charleston Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Airport.
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