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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 prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 $83, and a train costs an average of $159.
Distance: 720 miles (1159 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$371 Average price | $317 Average price | $178 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 48m Average total duration 18h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 52m Average total duration 18h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $139 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $317 (€255).
A bus is $192 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $371 (€298).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 18m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
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+1:15 PM19h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+1:15 PM19h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA4186:00 AM2h25Edward L. Logan International Airport8:25 AMDouglas International Airport$5551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent8:45 AM17h45Back Bay station, Boston, MA2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$4851One-way1 transfer
- 99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent8:40 AM17h50South Station, Boston, MA2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$4851One-way1 transfer
- 65 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian6:51 PM27h54Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$4991One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM19h25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station5:25 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1761One-way1 transfer
- · · 7:35 PM21h15Boston, Bus Terminal South Station4:50 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1771One-way2 transfers
- · 7:20 AM20h35Boston, Bus Terminal South Station3:55 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1801One-way1 transfer
UA1691 · UA17483:08 PM6h21Edward L. Logan International Airport9:29 PMDouglas International Airport$5521One-way1 transfer- UA366 · UA34507:19 AM6h28Edward L. Logan International Airport1:47 PMDouglas International Airport$5521One-way1 transfer
- UA1349 · UA35779:50 AM7h39Edward L. Logan International Airport5:29 PMDouglas International Airport$5521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $139 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $317 (€255).
A bus is $192 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $371 (€298).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 18m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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