The train between Raleigh and Charleston takes 25h 54m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Raleigh 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 Raleigh and Charleston. The earliest departure is at 7:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Charleston at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Greensboro and take an average of 25h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Charleston station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.
Raleigh to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
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The distance between Raleigh and Charleston is 390.8 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charleston Station via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 13h 35m.
