WV → PA · about 365 miles
Charleston to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Charleston to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 12 hours 20 minutes; every train leaves at 8:31 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 12h 20m
- Leaves at
- 8:31 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charleston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:31 AM | 8:51 PM | 12h 20m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:31 AM | 8:56 PM | 12h 25m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Nov 8 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charleston Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charleston
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 20 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charleston to Philadelphia?
Every departure is at 8:31 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
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.