SC → PA · about 559 miles
Charleston to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 13 direct trains a week from Charleston to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 12 hours 34 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:15 AM and the last at 8:34 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 13
- Fastest trip
- 12h 34m
- First train
- 9:15 AM
- Last train
- 8:34 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charleston Amtrak Station and arrives at Philadelphia. 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 | 9:51 PM | 12h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM | 9:54 PM | 12h 39m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 9:08 AM +1 day | 12h 34m | Fri, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 9:20 AM +1 day | 12h 46m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 9:25 AM +1 day | 12h 51m | Daily except Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
The map needs JavaScript.
Where to board in Charleston Where you get off in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Charleston
Questions
How long is the train from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 34 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:34 PM (Daily except Sat).
Which rail companies go from Charleston to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charleston?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Charleston Amtrak Station.