There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, line 035 bus
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CHS - ORF
- Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus
3h 55m$160–524Bus (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 58m$71–147Train (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
10h 44m$173–355Drive 411.3 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Virginia Beachcar 411.3 mi
8h 24m$76–109
Charleston to Virginia Beach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Virginia Beach is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 15h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Virginia Beach is to fly and line 035 bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Virginia Beach via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Charleston and Virginia Beach is 385 miles. The road distance is 413.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Virginia Beach without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Charleston to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Charleston to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Virginia Beach is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs $170 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 15h 58m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Virginia Beach via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Norfolk in around 15h 58m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Th
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
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 Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Myrtle Beach Bus Station.
Charleston to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Virginia Beach is 414 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Charleston to Virginia Beach.
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