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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane PWM - CHO
    4h 21m
    $108–482

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    14h 59m
    $376–580

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    17h 10m
    $118–208

  4. Drive  647.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Charlottesvillecar car 647.6 mi
    12h 1m
    $119–171

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PWM - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    5h
    $169–754

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    17h 16m
    $139–249

Portland to Charlottesville by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland (PWM) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Charlottesville via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 14h 59m.

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