Trains tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US

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TodayAug 29
TomorrowAug 30
from $151
SunAug 31
from $146
MonSep 1
from $146
TueSep 2
from $117
WedSep 3
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ThuSep 4
from $117
FriSep 5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Tri-Rail Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Tri-Rail Station
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Tri-Rail Station
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Tri-Rail Station
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Tri-Rail Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston.

Average Price$68 - $148Average Duration17h 25m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$85 - $211Average Duration12h 35m
68kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
17h 25mAverage Duration
$68Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$144
Average train trip duration12h 35m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:50am
Distance466 miles (751 km)
Latest train departure11:43am

Fort Lauderdale to Charleston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/27
$137
08/28
$144
Today
$144
08/30
$144
08/31
$139
09/01
$139
09/02
$111
09/03
$111
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $111 to $488 for a train ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charleston you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Fort Lauderdale and Charleston compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Charleston, SC, US to Fort Lauderdale

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