SC → MD · about 481 miles
Charleston to Baltimore train schedule
Amtrak runs 13 direct trains a week from Charleston to Baltimore. The fastest takes 11 hours 1 minute; the first train leaves at 9:15 AM and the last at 8:34 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 13
- Fastest trip
- 11h 01m
- First train
- 9:15 AM
- Last train
- 8:34 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charleston Amtrak Station and arrives at Baltimore Penn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM | 8:31 PM | 11h 16m | Fri–Sun from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM | 8:38 PM | 11h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 7:35 AM +1 day | 11h 01m | Sat from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 7:40 AM +1 day | 11h 06m | Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 7:48 AM +1 day | 11h 14m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 7:50 AM +1 day | 11h 16m | Fri, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 8:07 AM +1 day | 11h 33m | Daily except Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charleston Where you get off in Baltimore The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charleston
- Charleston Amtrak Station Map of Charleston Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Baltimore
Return trip: Baltimore to Charleston
Questions
How long is the train from Charleston to Baltimore?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 1 minute; the typical trip is 11 hours 16 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charleston to Baltimore?
The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM (Fri) and the last at 8:34 PM (Daily except Sat).
Which rail companies go from Charleston to Baltimore?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charleston?
Trains to Baltimore leave from Charleston Amtrak Station.