There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORF - CHS
3h 11m$160–535Drive 395.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Charlestoncar 395.1 mi
8h 5m$73–105Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
9h 2m$167–346Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
16h 48m$85–176Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
12h 41m$108–221
Chesapeake to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Charleston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Transit Mall via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Raleigh Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Charleston is 377 miles. The road distance is 397.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Chesapeake to Charleston, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 9h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 16h 48m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Charleston via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- 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 Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Chesapeake to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Charleston is 397 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Chesapeake to Charleston.
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