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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Portland (PWM)plane plane CHS - PWM
    3h 48m
    $100–490

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain train
    22h 20m
    $369–759

  3. Drive 1,029.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Portlandcar car 1,029.5 mi
    19h 9m
    $188–272

  4. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Portland (PWM)plane plane HHH - PWM
    6h 53m
    $119–527

  5. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    23h 38m
    $285–589

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    23h 47m
    $325–689

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    24h 19m
    $280–604

  8. Train, bus #3

    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 City of Portlandbus bus FlixBus N2615
    24h 47m
    $284–574

Charleston to Portland by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 922.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Portland via Charleston Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 22h 20m.

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