There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to Charleston by plane, train, bus, 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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORF - CRW
4h 22m$420–2,148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus Charlotte
14h 14m$67–147Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain
12h 9m$142–289Drive 400.8 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Charlestoncar 400.8 mi
7h 5m$74–106
Chesapeake to Charleston by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Charleston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $420 - $2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Charleston, WV via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Charleston is 326 miles. The road distance is 403.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Charleston without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chesapeake to Charleston, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $420 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 14h 14m.
Chesapeake to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Charleston is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Chesapeake to Charleston.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Charleston, WV via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Yeager Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
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