How to travel from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $108. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, and a train costs an average of $147.

Distance: 720 miles (1159 km)

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$285

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6h 19m

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3h 19m

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19h 19m

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19h 27m

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3.5 - 7.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.9kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC

How to get from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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04:45PM19h40
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
12:25PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1721One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

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02:15AM22h30
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
12:45AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1711One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA1249
05:47AM2h32
Edward L. Logan International Airport
08:19AMDouglas International Airport
$6871One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian
06:51PM27h07
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
09:58PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$3581One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian
06:45PM27h13
South Station, Boston, MA
09:58PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$3581One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent
08:45AM17h45
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
02:30AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$5461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15AM18h45
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
05:00AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1731One-way
1 transfer
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03:05PM18h25
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
09:30AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
07:30PM21h10
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
04:40PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1731One-way
3 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK1740 · NK198
05:27AM12h51
Edward L. Logan International Airport
06:18PMDouglas International Airport
$3661One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1688
09:25AM2h35
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:00PMDouglas International Airport
$6871One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2476
10:56AM2h33
Edward L. Logan International Airport
01:29PMDouglas International Airport
$6871One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC

Travel to Charlotte, NC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Charlotte, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC is a flight with an average price of $65 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC:

A flight is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $108 (€86).

A flight is $82 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $147 (€117).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 20m.

Bus takes on average 18h 15m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC is approximately 720 miles (1159 km).
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC:
  • 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC often also extend their vacation to go to Raleigh, NC, Washington, DC, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charlotte, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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