What's the distance between Charleston and Boston by coach?

The journey from Charleston to Boston by coach covers an approximate distance of 819 miles (1321 km).

What is the best way to go from Charleston to Boston without flying?

To travel from Charleston to Boston without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Charleston to Boston from £86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Charleston to Boston on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 8h	19:20	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d	12:00	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 18h	05:40	Brookline	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Boston on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 2h	13:25	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 18h	05:40	Brookline	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Boston on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 18h	05:40	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	14:35	Boston (South Station)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 19:48 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

21h 30mAverage duration

814 milesDistance

119kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£63 - £356	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£115 - £560	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

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between Charleston and Boston by coach?
The journey from Charleston to Boston by coach covers an approximate distance of 819 miles (1321 km).
What is the best way to go from Charleston to Boston without flying?
To travel from Charleston to Boston without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£147

26/11

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28/11

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29/11

£164

30/11

£128

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02/12

£129

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £128

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 £128 to £164 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 £128, which is on 2025-11-30.