There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CHS - ORF
2h 58m$163–529Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S / ...
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0658s
15h 26m$71–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 9m$168–346Drive 394.1 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Chesapeakecar 394.1 mi
8h 4m$72–104
Charleston to Chesapeake by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Charleston and Chesapeake is 374 miles. The road distance is 396.4 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Charleston to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Charleston to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 9h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 15h 26m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Norfolk via Charleston Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Myrtle Beach Bus Station.
Charleston to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Chesapeake is 396 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Charleston to Chesapeake.
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