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How to get fromCharleston to Cape Charlesby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Cape Charles by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHS - ORF
    2. Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    3h 36m
    $235–624

  2. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane CHS - PHF
    2. Drive from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Cape Charlescar car
    6h 31m
    $69–350

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Norfolk to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    10h 4m
    $278–476

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Norfolk to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    12h 12m
    $216–349

  5. Drive 435.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Cape Charlescar car 435.4 mi
    8h 58m
    $80–115

  6. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Newport Newstrain train
    3. Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar car
    13h 51m
    $157–331

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Norfolk to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    15h 29m
    $179–273

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Cape Charles. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then take the taxi to Cape Charles. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Norfolk, then take the taxi to Cape Charles.

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