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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PDX - CHS
    9h 43m
    $165–705

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane PDX - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    13h 19m
    $151–580

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,970–3,052

  4. Drive  2,853.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Charlestoncar car 2,853.3 mi
    47h 14m
    $521–753

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SEA - CHS
    11h 22m
    $244–826

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane PDX - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 3m
    $332–1,097

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,432.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 3h.

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