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

The average train ticket price from Boston to Charlotte is $189. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Charlotte is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Boston to Charlotte?

A train trip between Boston and Charlotte is around 18h 18m, although the fastest train will take about 17h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 720 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Boston and Charlotte?

The number of trains from Boston to Charlotte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Charlotte by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Boston to Charlotte?

When taking the train from Boston to Charlotte, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Boston to Charlotte from $123 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:51pm	Back Bay Station	1d 2h	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:25am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 5m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	17h 15m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:25am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 5m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	17h 15m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:25am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 5m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	17h 15m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:51pm	Back Bay Station	1d 2h	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:25am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 5m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:15am	Back Bay Station	17h 15m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	8:18am	Back Bay Station	18h 12m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Charlotte on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:51pm	Back Bay Station	1d 2h	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
8:55am	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 35m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
8:45am	Back Bay Station	17h 45m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:45am	Back Bay Station	17h 45m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:45am	Back Bay Station	17h 45m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:36 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Charlotte.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$65 - $227	Average Duration20h 55m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$129 - $531	Average Duration18h 18m	CO₂ emissions 105kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 20 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

20h 55mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest ticket

29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston, MA, US to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$189

Average train trip duration18h 18m

Number of daily trains6

Earliest train departure8:12am

Distance718 miles (1157 km)

Latest train departure7:01pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Boston to Charlotte Train

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

Best price found

10/04

$424

10/05

$1,027

Today

$340

10/07

No data

10/08

$233

10/09

$386

10/10

$556

10/11

$337

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $233

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

You can expect to pay from $233 to $1,027 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $233 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Boston and Charlotte is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charlotte.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charlotte 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.

By choosing the train between Boston and Charlotte, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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