SC → FL · about 468 miles
Charleston to Fort Lauderdale train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale. The fastest takes 13 hours 10 minutes; every train leaves at 4:56 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 13h 10m
- Leaves at
- 4:56 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charleston Amtrak Station and arrives at Fort Lauderdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:56 AM | 6:06 PM | 13h 10m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Charleston Where you get off in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Return trip: Fort Lauderdale to Charleston
Questions
How long is the train from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale?
The fastest direct train takes 13 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale?
Every departure is at 4:56 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charleston?
Trains to Fort Lauderdale leave from Charleston Amtrak Station.