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.

Charleston to Boston from $93 | Refundable Tickets

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 31 at 1:55pm
Departure city: Charleston
Departure location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Arrival time: September 1 at 12:00pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Boston (South Station)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 5m
Departure time: August 31 at 3:15pm
Departure city: Charleston
Departure location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Arrival time: September 1 at 6:50pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Boston (South Station)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h
Departure time: August 31 at 3:15pm
Departure city: Charleston
Departure location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Arrival time: September 2 at 5:40am
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Brookline
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 14h
Departure time: August 31 at 1:55pm
Departure city: Charleston
Departure location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Arrival time: September 1 at 7:20pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $228	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$148 - $574	Average Duration21h 30m	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$88Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$135

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure1:55pm

Distance815 miles (1313 km)

Latest bus departure3:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,249 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,205 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Charleston to Boston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Boston?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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

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

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

Best price found

08/24

$130

08/25

$137

Today

$158

08/27

$117

08/28

$135

08/29

$159

08/30

$146

08/31

$191

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $117

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 $117 to $191 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 $117 which is on 2025-08-27.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charleston to Boston.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 Charleston to Boston, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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 Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$135	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 30m	Avg Price$268	Daily Departures6

Will you be returning to Charleston, SC, US by bus?

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

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

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