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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $110, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 720 miles (1159 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$335 Average price | $382 Average price | $201 Average price Cheapest |
18h 27m Average total duration 17h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 24m Average total duration 17h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM20h55Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2641One-way2 transfers
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AA11701:19 PM2h15Douglas International Airport3:34 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$8161One-way0 transfers
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80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional6:45 AM27h20Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$6861One-way1 transfer
80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional6:45 AM27h13Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$6861One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus6:05 PM17h55Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2901One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM20h15Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)9:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2791One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus6:05 PM21h05Charlotte, Freedom Drive (Planet Fitness), NC3:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2871One-way2 transfers
NK713 · NK22509:32 PM11h57Douglas International Airport9:29 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5401One-way1 transfer
NK1575 · NK7782:59 PM8h58Douglas International Airport11:57 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5891One-way1 transfer
NK706 · NK77812:50 PM11h07Douglas International Airport11:57 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5891One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA:
A flight is $52 (€41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $110 (€88).
A flight is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $138 (€111).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 40m.
Train takes on average 18h 44m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Charlotte Area Transit System to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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