NY → SC · about 637 miles
New York to Charleston train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from New York to Charleston. The fastest takes 14 hours 18 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:02 AM and the last at 2:30 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 14h 18m
- First train
- 6:02 AM
- Last train
- 2:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:02 AM | 10:21 PM | 16h 19m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 4:48 AM +1 day | 14h 18m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New York Where you get off in Charleston The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in New York
Where the train stops in Charleston
- Charleston Amtrak Station Map of Charleston Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Charleston to New York
Questions
How long is the train from New York to Charleston?
The fastest direct train takes 14 hours 18 minutes; the typical trip is 16 hours 19 minutes.
What time is the first train from New York to Charleston?
The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New York to Charleston?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New York?
Trains to Charleston leave from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.