MD → SC · about 481 miles
Baltimore to Charleston train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Baltimore to Charleston. The fastest takes 11 hours 10 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:48 AM and the last at 5:38 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 11h 10m
- First train
- 8:48 AM
- Last train
- 5:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Baltimore Penn Station and arrives at Charleston Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:48 AM | 10:21 PM | 13h 33m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:51 AM | 10:21 PM | 13h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:32 PM | 4:48 AM +1 day | 11h 16m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 4:48 AM +1 day | 11h 10m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Baltimore Where you get off in Charleston The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Baltimore
Where the train stops in Charleston
- Charleston Amtrak Station Map of Charleston Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Charleston to Baltimore
Questions
How long is the train from Baltimore to Charleston?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 13 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from Baltimore to Charleston?
The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:38 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Baltimore to Charleston?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Baltimore?
Trains to Charleston leave from Baltimore Penn Station.