The average train between Boston and Charlotte takes 21h 12m and the fastest train takes 16h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Charlotte. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Boston and Charlotte. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Charlotte at 8:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Charlotte. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Charlotte station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.
Boston to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Book your Boston to Charlotte train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak.
The distance between Boston and Charlotte is 1,159.4 km. The road distance is 1,335 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 17h 32m.