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How to get fromCharlotte to Portlandby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Portland by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Portland (PWM)plane plane CLT - PWM
    3h 44m
    $112–602

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte 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 bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    19h 54m
    $291–601

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    20h 17m
    $167–289

  4. Drive 908.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Portlandcar car 908.5 mi
    16h 51m
    $166–240

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    20h 30m
    $155–306

Charlotte to Portland by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Portland, ME via New York Midtown, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 20h 17m.

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