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

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Next departures for Charleston to Boston on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 23h	2:50pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d	2:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	6:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 1h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

812 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $307	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$148 - $572	Average Duration21h 30m	CO₂ emissions 119kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,358 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

3.5/587,378 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Boston?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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

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?