There are 7 ways to get from Maine to Charlotte by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Portland
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PWM - CLT
3h 10m$148–734Fly from Bangor
cheapest- Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BGR - CLT
4h 40m$124–654Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 47m$233–1,159Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
21h 51m$147–259Drive 911.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Charlottecar 911.4 mi
16h 48m$167–241Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
22h 35m$148–289Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
24h$258–589
Maine to Charlotte by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maine to Charlotte is to bus via New York which costs $140 - $290 and takes 22h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Maine to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Boston and Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.
The distance between Maine and Charlotte is 824 miles. The road distance is 916.7 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to Charlotte without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 47m and costs $230 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Maine to Charlotte, including transfers.
Maine to Charlotte bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Maine to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Maine to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 21h 51m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 24h.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Charlotte Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and New York Midtown in around 21h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Portland to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Portland to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Bangor to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Bangor to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Bangor to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Bangor to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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More Questions & Answers
Maine to Charlotte bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Maine to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Charlotte is 917 miles. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Maine to Charlotte.
There are 942+ hotels available in Charlotte.




