There are 9 ways to get from Boston to North Carolina by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Boston to Wilmington • 3h 16m
Cheapest option
Fly Boston to Charlotte • 4h 7m
7 alternative options
Bus to Manchester, fly to Charlotte • 5h 17m
Fly Boston to Raleigh/Durham • 5h 16m
Train • 17h 25m
Bus • 18h 15m
Bus via Charlotte Bus Station • 19h 20m
Drive • 14h 32m
Boston to North Carolina by train, walk and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to North Carolina is to bus which costs $65 - $230 and takes 18h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to North Carolina is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to North Carolina. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Charlotte via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at CTC Station via New York Penn Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Boston and North Carolina is 688 miles. The road distance is 837.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to North Carolina without a car is to train which takes 17h 25m and costs $60 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Boston to North Carolina, including transfers.
Boston to North Carolina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to North Carolina is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $700 and takes 17h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $230 and takes 18h 15m.
- Distance: 687.9 miles
- Duration: 3h 16m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and North Carolina, USA?
American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines fly from Boston to Wilmington every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Charlotte via New York Penn Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Parkwood Station in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from Boston to Wilmington via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from Boston to Wilmington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from Boston to Wilmington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from Boston to Wilmington via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from Boston to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $500
Flights from Manchester to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $800
Flights from Manchester to Charlotte via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $800
Flights from Manchester to Charlotte via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $800
Flights from Boston to Raleigh/Durham via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $800
Flights from Boston to Raleigh/Durham via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $800
Flights from Providence to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $600
Flights from Providence to Charlotte via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $600
Flights from Providence to Charlotte via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $550
Flights from Boston to Wilmington via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $550
Flights from Boston to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $470
Flights from Boston to Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston to Charlotte via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $440
Flights from Manchester to Charlotte via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
Flights from Boston to Raleigh/Durham via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $390
Flights from Providence to Charlotte via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $500
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $480
Flights from Boston to Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Wilmington via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $650
Flights from Boston to Charlotte via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $650
Flights from Boston to Raleigh/Durham via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $750
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Boston to Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $500
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $25 - $80
- Child Coach - short notice
- $40 - $70
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $40 - $130
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55 - $150
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $80 - $260
- Business Seat - short notice
- $85 - $260
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $65 - $200
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
Bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50 - $160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $50 - $160
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
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Boston to North Carolina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte station.
Boston to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to North Carolina is 837 miles. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Boston to North Carolina.
Book your Boston to North Carolina bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 32+ hotels available in North Carolina. Prices start at $45 USD per night.