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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 $100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $100, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 720 miles (1159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$420 Average price | $214 Average price Cheapest | $448 Average price | $224 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 50m Average total duration 18h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 32m Average total duration 18h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 52m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $206 (€168) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $420 (€342).
A bus is $233 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $448 (€365).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 2m.
Train takes on average 18h 20m.
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.
+FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM19h20Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1841One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- +FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM19h20Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1841One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- AA184310:29 PM2h11Douglas International Airport12:40 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional6:45 AM27h13Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3561One-way1 transfer
- 80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional6:45 AM27h20Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$3561One-way1 transfer
- 20 Crescent · 178 Northeast Regional5:31 AM18h39Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC12:10 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$4351One-way1 transfer
- · 9:20 AM19h50Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1851One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+1:20 PM20h05Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)9:25 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1901One-way1 transfer
- · +FlixBus9:25 PM17h45Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)3:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1931One-way2 transfers
UA1304 · UA16068:05 AM5h57Douglas International Airport2:02 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5461One-way1 transfer- UA3440 · UA79410:24 AM6h05Douglas International Airport4:29 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5461One-way1 transfer
- UA3442 · UA246612:50 PM6h40Douglas International Airport7:30 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $206 (€168) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $420 (€342).
A bus is $233 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $448 (€365).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 2m.
Train takes on average 18h 20m.
- Around 29 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.
- 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 South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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