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How to get fromPortland to Charlestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Charleston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak Station to Florence - Grocery Outletbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet - Florence to VA Clinic - Loop Transfer Pointbus bus
    8h 13m
    $67–122

  2. Drive 217 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Charlestoncar car 217 mi
    4h 33m
    $40–58

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH)plane plane PDX - OTH
    6h 46m
    $108–423

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Eugene Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak Station to Florence - Grocery Outletbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet - Florence to VA Clinic - Loop Transfer Pointbus bus
    8h 30m
    $46–88

  5. Bus via Coos Bay Public Library

    1. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Eugene Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chase Bank to Florence - Grocery Outletbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet - Florence to Coos Bay Public Librarybus bus
    9h 32m
    $46–88

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Charleston, OR, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Charleston via Eugene Amtrak Station Bus Platform, Eugene Amtrak Station, Grocery Outlet - Florence, and VA Clinic - Loop Transfer Point in around 8h 30m.

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