What is the travel distance from Boston to Charleston?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Charleston?

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Charleston start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Charleston Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour, On Purpose Adventures, Dock Street Theatre and Gibbes Museum of Art.

Bus Boston to Charleston from $100 | Compare & Save up to 54%

TodayJun 28

from $195

TomorrowJun 29

from $136

MonJun 30

from $132

TueJul 1

from $150

WedJul 2

from $141

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 29 at 1:45pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
Arrival time: June 30 at 3:05pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 29 at 5:15pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: June 30 at 3:05pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 50m
Departure time: June 29 at 8:00am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: June 30 at 1:50pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: June 29 at 5:15pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: June 30 at 3:05pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 50m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Charleston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $282	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$165 - $648	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$79Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston to Charleston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$125

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure8:00am

Distance815 miles (1314 km)

Latest bus departure5:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,286 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Boston Charleston recent customer reviews

All 3 buses were on time. Even arrived 10-15 minutes early for connections. Bus drivers were very helpful. I'm disabled & use a walker. 👍

Maryann P.

November 25, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,065 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

OurBus

4/53,070 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

With about 1 daily trips between Boston and Charleston, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Boston to Charleston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Charleston?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Charleston, SC, US

What is the travel distance from Boston to Charleston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Charleston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

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

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06/27

$243

Today

$219

06/29

$149

06/30

$173

07/01

$217

07/02

$175

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The cheapest trip from Boston to Charleston was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of $149

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

You can expect to pay from $149 to $243 for a bus ticket from Boston to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-06-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to Charleston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to Charleston, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to Charleston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Boston to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston to Charleston?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$125	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$354	Daily Departures5

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Bus from Boston to Charleston

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Bus Boston to Charleston: Trip Overview

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Boston to Charleston Bus

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Charleston?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Charleston, SC, US

What is the travel distance from Boston to Charleston?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Charleston?

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston to Charleston?

Will you be returning to Boston by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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