Train from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Boston on 14 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Amtrak Station
Boston Route 128, MACheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Amtrak Station
Boston Route 128, MAFastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Amtrak Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
AmtrakTrain
Amtrak Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Amtrak Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 14:58 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 19 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
19h 55mAverage duration
719 milesDistance
29kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£73 - £360Average duration19h 55m
29kg CO₂e
Average price£99 - £1,433Average duration18h 39m
105kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Charlotte to Boston?

    The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Boston start from £99. The average price for this train route is around £230. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Boston?

    The average train journey time from Charlotte to Boston is 18h 39m, covering a distance of 717 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 27m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Boston route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Boston?

    The earliest train from Charlotte to Boston departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/12
£334
11/12
£559
Today
£808
13/12
£108
14/12
£124
15/12
£187
16/12
£199
17/12
£108
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £108

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

You can expect to pay from £108 to £808 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £108, which is on 2025-12-13.

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