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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Boston, MA to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$177
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 10 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1320 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Boston, MA to Charleston, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Charleston, SC will cost around $177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
Of the 2 buses that leave Boston, MA for Charleston, SC on Sun, Mar 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct buses cover the 1320 km distance in an average of 1 d 10 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 45 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest buses will take 1 d 19 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Boston, MA to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $117. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, and a train costs an average of $140.
Distance: 820 miles (1320 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$210 Average price Cheapest | $336 Average price | $241 Average price |
37h 37m Average total duration 37h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 9m Average total duration 18h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Boston, MA to Charleston, SC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 44h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $165 |
Live departures
Boston, MA to Charleston, SC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Charleston, SC buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 8:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 25h45 | 10:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus++FlixBus | 1:50 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 44h40 | 10:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 5 transfers | |
| 2:50 AM Boston, MA | 43h35 | 10:25 PM Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Boston, MA to Charleston, SC
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Buses from Boston, MA to Charleston, SC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 37h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $117 (€95) but you can travel from only $76 (€61) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 820 miles (1320 km) distance in 21h 50m.
Distance 820 miles (1320 km) |
Average bus duration 37h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€95) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 21h 50m |
First bus 08:00 |
Last bus 21:50 |
Cheapest month Feb |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Fri |
Least busy day Fri |
Best day to book ahead 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Boston, MA to Charleston, SC
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