Trains tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Boston, MA, US

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TodayJun 25
TomorrowJun 26
from $384
FriJun 27
from $325
SatJun 28
from $384
SunJun 29
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MonJun 30
from $268
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Boston.

Bus
Average Price$93 - $260Average Duration1d 3h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$128 - $529Average Duration21h 30m
119kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud 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, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$93Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston to Boston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$272
Average train trip duration21h 30m
Number of daily trains5.874999999999999
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance815 miles (1313 km)
Latest train departure9:34pm

Charleston to Boston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/23
$261
06/24
$369
Today
$198
06/26
$369
06/27
$312
06/28
$369
06/29
$312
06/30
$257
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston to Boston was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of $198

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

You can expect to pay from $198 to $1,699 for a train ticket from Charleston to Boston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $257 which is on 2025-06-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charleston to Boston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Boston you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Charleston and Boston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charleston to Boston.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Boston to Charleston

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