What is the travel distance from Charleston to Portland?

Charleston and Portland are 696 miles (1123 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleston to Portland?

The majority of buses traveling from Charleston to Portland start their journey at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Greyhound Station Portland Maine. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Food Cart Pods, Japanese Garden, Portland Saturday Market, Forest Park and Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Bus Charleston to Portland from $198 | Compare & Save up to 20%

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$198 - $248	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$465 - $465	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $198, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

$198Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston, WV, US to Portland, ME: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$205

Average bus trip duration1d 15h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:15am

Distance696 miles (1121 km)

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Greyhound

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Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Charleston to Portland Bus

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Bus service from Charleston to Portland will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Charleston to Portland, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Portland?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Greyhound Bus Station

B - Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall

Stops in Portland

A - Greyhound Station Portland Maine

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charleston, WV, US - Portland, ME

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charleston to Portland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charleston to Portland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Charleston to Portland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charleston to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, WV, US to Portland, ME?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 15h	Avg Price$205	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$465	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Charleston, WV, US by bus?

Bus from Charleston, WV, US to Portland, ME

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