The cheapest and fastest trains from Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
$239
Average price
$239
Fastest journey
10 h 36 m
Average duration
10 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
579 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Virginia Beach, VA 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC will cost around $239 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $239.
Of the 1 trains that leave Virginia Beach, VA for Charleston, SC on Tue, Dec 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 579 km distance in an average of 10 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 36 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 10 h 36 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €75, and a flight costs an average of €85.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€124 Average price | €171 Average price | €107 Average price Cheapest |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 50m Average total duration 32h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC train times
The table below shows live departures for Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:54 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 10h36 | 11:30 PM Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC
Trains from Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $144 (€115) but you can travel from only $94 (€75) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:14, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 359 miles (579 km) distance in 10h 31m.
Distance 359 miles (579 km) |
Average train duration 9h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $144 (€115) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 10h 31m |
First train 06:14 |
Last train 21:34 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Virginia Beach, VA and Charleston, SC from $94 (€75). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Virginia Beach, VA to Charleston, SC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Virginia Beach, VA 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.

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