How much is the train ticket from Boston to Charlotte?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Charlotte start from $129. The average price for this train route is around $250. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Charlotte?

The average train ride duration from Boston to Charlotte is 18h 2m, covering a distance of 708 miles (1141 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Boston to Charlotte route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Charlotte?

The earliest train departs from Boston to Charlotte at 8:12am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.

What is the best train operator from Boston to Charlotte?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Charlotte?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to Charlotte?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Charlotte?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Boston to Charlotte from $140 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:51pm	Back Bay Station	1d 2h	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:25am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 5m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:15am	Back Bay Station	17h 15m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:51pm	Back Bay Station	1d 2h	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:25am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 5m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:15am	Back Bay Station	17h 15m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:25am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 5m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:15am	Back Bay Station	17h 15m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:45am	Back Bay Station	17h 45m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 35m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	8:40am	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h 50m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on December 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:45am	Back Bay Station	17h 45m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 35m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	8:40am	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h 50m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on December 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:25am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 5m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:15am	Back Bay Station	17h 15m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	8:12am	South Station (Train Terminal)	18h 18m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:10am	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h 20m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

21h 10mAverage Duration

719 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $394	Average Duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$129 - $1,449	Average Duration18h 2m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,647 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Charlotte, NC by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Boston to Charlotte?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Charlotte start from $129. The average price for this train route is around $250. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Charlotte?
The average train ride duration from Boston to Charlotte is 18h 2m, covering a distance of 708 miles (1141 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Boston to Charlotte route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Charlotte?
The earliest train departs from Boston to Charlotte at 8:12am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.
What is the best train operator from Boston to Charlotte?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Charlotte?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to Charlotte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Charlotte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/12

$413

12/13

$497

Today

$428

12/15

$295

12/16

$310

12/17

$436

12/18

$310

12/19

$730

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $295

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

You can expect to pay from $295 to $1,573 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $295 which is on 2025-12-15.