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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of $151 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. 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 $151, while a flight costs an average of $596.
Distance: 720 miles (1159 km)
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$151 Average price Cheapest | $391 Average price | $596 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 38m Average total duration 18h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 10m Average total duration 18h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA
Compare the available ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $241 (€201) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $391 (€327).
A bus is $446 (€373) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $596 (€498).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 38m.
Train takes on average 19h 10m.
Tickets start at around $151 (€126) compared to roughly $221 (€185) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€59). The journey takes 18h 8m versus 12h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- · 9:45 AM19h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 9:45 AM19h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA10948:55 AM2h15Douglas International Airport11:10 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3821One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:50 PM17h20Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)3:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1891One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM19h05Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)9:55 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1941One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM18h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2051One-way1 transfer
- AA25287:05 AM2h18Douglas International Airport9:23 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3821One-way0 transfers
- AA25956:35 PM2h21Douglas International Airport8:56 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3821One-way0 transfers
- AA18438:27 PM2h24Douglas International Airport10:51 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $241 (€201) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $391 (€327).
A bus is $446 (€373) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $596 (€498).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 38m.
Train takes on average 19h 10m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Boston, MA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Back Bay station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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