What is the distance between Charleston and Boston?

Charleston and Boston are 1321 km (819 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Boston?

Buses departing from Charleston Bus Station in Charleston will take you to Back Bay Station in Boston.

Bus Charleston to Boston from $160 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Boston on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 8h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 18h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Boston on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 2h	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 18h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Boston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 18h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	2:35pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:48 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $212, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

21h 30mAverage Duration

1313 kmDistance

119kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$116 - $661	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$212 - $1,040	Average Duration21h 30m	CO₂ emissions 119kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Boston?

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Bus Station
3610 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US by bus

What is the distance between Charleston and Boston?
Charleston and Boston are 1321 km (819 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Boston?
Buses departing from Charleston Bus Station in Charleston will take you to Back Bay Station in Boston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11-25

$272

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$305

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$236

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $236

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $236 to $305 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $236 which is on 2025-11-30.