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How to get fromCharleston to Chesapeakeby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Chesapeake by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CRW - ORF
    3h 59m
    $421–2,150

  2. Drive 400.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Chesapeakecar car 400.6 mi
    7h 2m
    $74–106

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    12h 50m
    $142–283

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    14h 38m
    $82–159

  5. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane CRW - PHF
    8h
    $92–459

  6. Train, bus via Richmond

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    13h 50m
    $115–225

Charleston to Chesapeake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Robert Hall & Military via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 14h 38m.

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