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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of €142 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €142, while a flight costs an average of €503.
Distance: 720 miles (1159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€416 Average price | €142 Average price Cheapest | €503 Average price | €161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 56m Average total duration 18h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 47m Average total duration 18h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is €274 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average €416.
A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average €503.
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 47m.
Train takes on average 18h 56m.
Tickets start at around €416 compared to roughly €161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-255.68. The journey takes 18h 26m versus 13h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
10:15 AM22h05Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:20 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)€821One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+10:15 AM22h05Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:20 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)€821One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA13488:30 AM2h28Edward L. Logan International Airport10:58 AMDouglas International Airport€3081One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · · 7:35 PM22h20Boston, Bus Terminal South Station5:55 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)€1021One-way2 transfers
- · 4:45 PM19h40Boston, Bus Terminal South Station12:25 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)€1031One-way1 transfer
- · 1:05 PM20h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)€1041One-way1 transfer
- AA3240+
AA54259:26 AM4h59Edward L. Logan International Airport2:25 PMDouglas International Airport€3081One-way1 transfer - UA1833 · UA35046:00 AM5h26Edward L. Logan International Airport11:26 AMDouglas International Airport€3081One-way1 transfer
- AA27157:00 AM2h29Edward L. Logan International Airport9:29 AMDouglas International Airport€3081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is €274 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average €416.
A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average €503.
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 47m.
Train takes on average 18h 56m.
- Around 41 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines.
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