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How to get fromCape Charles to Charlestonby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape Charles to Charleston by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cape Charles to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORF - CHS
    3h 47m
    $242–632

  2. Drive 436.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape Charles to Charlestoncar car 436.2 mi
    8h 59m
    $80–115

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Cape Charles to Norfolktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $284–478

  4. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Cape Charles to Norfolktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 50m
    $179–273

  5. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Cape Charles to Newport Newscar car
    2. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 52m
    $157–330

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cape Charles, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cape Charles to Charleston. However, you can take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS), walk to Charleston International Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Transit Mall. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Norfolk, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston.

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