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

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

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  1. Fly to Yeager Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane PDX - CRW
    8h 19m
    $175–718

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2d 12h
    $1,532–2,365

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charlestonbus bus
    2d 14h
    $481–769

  4. Drive  2,529.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Charlestoncar car 2,529.1 mi
    40h 27m
    $462–667

  5. Fly to Tri-State Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane PDX - HTS
    2. Take the taxi from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    11h 52m
    $253–753

Portland to Charleston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,154.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Charleston Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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