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How to get fromCharleston to Bostonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Charleston to Boston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane CHS - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    6h 13m
    $104–509

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    18h 50m
    $551–886

  3. Drive  930.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Bostoncar car 930.4 mi
    17h 29m
    $170–246

  4. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane CHS - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    6h 13m
    $198–677

  5. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane CHS - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    7h 4m
    $132–651

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane CHS - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    8h 18m
    $793–1,376

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CHS - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    8h 41m
    $238–837

  8. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    21h 55m
    $434–704

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    22h 21m
    $429–724

Charleston to Boston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Boston via Charleston Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 18h 50m.

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