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 $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Charleston on September 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		8:55pm	Brookline	1d 16h	1:50pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	21h 50m	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest

Next departures for Boston to Charleston on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:15pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	21h 50m	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:00am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	1:50pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
	1:30am	Brookline	1d 12h	1:50pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 16h	1:50pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Charleston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $198	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$130 - $447	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 119kg 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, 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

$83Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$109

Average bus trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance815 miles (1313 km)

Latest bus departure8:55pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,574 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

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

3.5/587,262 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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

4/53,115 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/17

$141

09/18

$136

Today

$122

09/20

$114

09/21

$146

09/22

$95

09/23

No data

09/24

$108

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $146 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-09-22.

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, MA, US to Charleston, SC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$109	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 30m	Avg Price$207	Daily Departures7

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

Bus from Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US

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