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How to get fromCharleston to Virginia Beachby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Virginia Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Yeager Airport

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    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CRW - ORF
    4h 56m
    $418–2,145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    14h 45m
    $76–172

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    13h 39m
    $127–242

  4. Drive 412.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Virginia Beachcar car 412.5 mi
    7h 14m
    $76–109

  5. Bus to Tri-State Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Huntington Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane HTS - ORF
    7h 43m
    $117–463

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Alexandriatrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    17h 4m
    $188–390

Charleston to Virginia Beach by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Virginia Beach, 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 Transit Mall to Virginia Beach via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU and Washington Union Station in around 14h 45m.

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