How to travel from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA

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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 $150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. 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 $150, while a flight costs an average of $395.

Distance: 720 miles (1159 km)

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$150

Average price

Cheapest

$277

Average price

$395

Average price

18h 25m

Average total duration

17h 55m

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30m

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19h 12m

Average total duration

18h 42m

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30m

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5h 32m

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3h 32m

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2h 0m

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1.2 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

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3.5 - 7.0kg

CO2 emissions

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American Airlines

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from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA

How to get from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Greyhound · ·
    9:50 PM19h55
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    5:45 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1331One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · ·
    9:50 PM19h55
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    5:45 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1331One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1094
    8:20 AM2h15
    Douglas International Airport
    10:35 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4011One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional
    6:45 AM27h13
    Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional
    6:45 AM27h20
    Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional
    5:31 AM19h47
    Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    1:18 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    $2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound ·
    9:20 AM19h50
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    11:35 PM19h15
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    6:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1351One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM21h45
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    4:15 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3023
    10:20 AM2h18
    Douglas International Airport
    12:38 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4011One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1843
    7:55 PM2h18
    Douglas International Airport
    10:13 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4011One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA885
    12:30 PM2h18
    Douglas International Airport
    2:48 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4011One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Boston, MA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $150 (€121).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA:

A bus is $127 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $277 (€224).

A bus is $245 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $395 (€319).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 25m.

Train takes on average 19h 12m.

The distance from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA is approximately 720 miles (1159 km).
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 34 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Boston, MA by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA:
  • 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Boston, MA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Explore the historic streets of Beacon Hill and take a scenic walk along the Charles River Esplanade. Visit the Boston Public Library and enjoy a guided tour of the USS Constitution. Discover Quincy Market's vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Common, and the New England Aquarium.
To fully experience Boston, MA, plan for 3 to 4 days to explore its historic sites, museums, and neighborhoods.
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