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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Charleston.

Average Price$84 - $233Average Duration1d 1h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$148 - $791Average Duration1d
120kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud 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, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
$84Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$331
Average train trip duration1d
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure9:40am
Distance815 miles (1314 km)
Latest train departure7:01pm

Boston to Charleston 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
05/26
$139
05/27
$139
Today
$326
05/29
$224
05/30
$259
05/31
$222
06/01
$198
06/02
$178
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston to Charleston was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of $139

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

You can expect to pay from $139 to $1,534 for a train ticket from Boston to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $178 which is on 2025-06-02.

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 Boston to Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Boston and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Boston to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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 Charleston to Boston

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