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How to get fromMaine to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Maine to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PWM - CHS
    4h 9m
    $106–492

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 12m
    $350–1,357

  3. Drive 1,032.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Charlestoncar car 1,032.8 mi
    19h 11m
    $189–273

  4. Bus, train via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 53m
    $287–593

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    25h 31m
    $291–583

Maine to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 924.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Charleston via Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 24h 12m.

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