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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Charleston, WV | Back Bay Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Charleston, WV | Boston Route 128, MA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Charleston, WV | Back Bay Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Charleston, WV | Back Bay Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Charleston, WV | Boston Route 128, MA | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Boston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 050, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 326
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, WV, US to Boston, MA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Boston start from R 2 326. The average price for this train route is around R 3 513. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Boston?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Boston is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 999 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Boston?
The earliest train from Charleston to Boston departs at 08:31. And the latest train departs at 08:31.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 572To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston, WV, US to Boston, MA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 572 to R 11 238 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 572, which is on 2026-01-28.
