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

The average train ticket price from Charleston to Boston is $201. The best way to find train tickets from Charleston to Boston 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 Charleston to Boston?

A train trip between Charleston and Boston is around 21h 30m, although the fastest train will take about 19h 27m. This is the time it takes to travel the 819 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Charleston and Boston?

The number of trains from Charleston to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Charleston to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, New England Aquarium, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Duck Tour.

Trains from Charleston (SC), US to Boston (MA), US | Amtrak

Train Charleston to Boston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$201

Average train trip duration21h 30m

Number of daily trains5

Earliest train departure9:15am

Distance815 miles (1314 km)

Latest train departure9:34pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,074 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5074 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $125.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Charleston to Boston Train

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

Best price found

04/23

$208

04/24

$173

Today

$192

04/26

$173

04/27

$169

04/28

$164

04/29

$122

04/30

$154

The cheapest trip from Charleston to Boston was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $122

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 $122 to $1,522 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 $122 which is on 2025-04-29.

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