What is the distance between Charleston and Boston?

The distance between the two cities is 819 miles (1321 km).

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

If you're headed to Boston from Charleston, chances are that your bus will depart from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Public Garden, Boston Fire Museum, Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Boston Blazers at TD Garden and Museum of Fine Art.

Bus Charleston to Boston from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Boston on November 27
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	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 18h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 8h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $148, 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$81 - $460	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$148 - $723	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

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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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 $164

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 $164 to $212 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 $164 which is on 2025-11-30.