The train between New Orleans and Charleston takes 34h 59m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from New Orleans to Charleston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between New Orleans and Charleston. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 9:10 AM which arrives into Charleston at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Charleston. However, there are services departing from New Orleans station and arriving at Charleston station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 59m.
New Orleans to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
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The distance between New Orleans and Charleston is 1,213.3 km. The road distance is 2,106 km.
You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charleston Station via Charlottesville in around 32h 21m.
