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How to get fromPortland to Charlotteby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PWM - CLT
    3h 11m
    $155–746

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 15m
    $151–308

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    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 Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 9m
    $261–1,193

  4. Drive 911.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Charlottecar car 911.4 mi
    16h 48m
    $167–241

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 49m
    $166–303

Portland to Charlotte by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Charlotte Bus Station via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 21h 15m.

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