There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth City to Charleston by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORF - CHS
5h 9m$168–551Drive 364.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elizabeth City to Charlestoncar 364.8 mi
7h 52m$67–97Bus, train via Wilson
- Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
10h 32m$115–228Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0658s
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S / ...
12h 59m$76–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 48m$190–372
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth City to Charleston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth City to Charleston is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth City to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth City and arriving at Transit Mall via Myrtle Beach Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Elizabeth City and Charleston is 424 miles. The road distance is 366.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth City to Charleston without a car is to bus and train via Wilson which takes 10h 32m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Elizabeth City to Charleston, including transfers.
Elizabeth City to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elizabeth City station.
Elizabeth City to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Myrtle Beach Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth City to Charleston is 367 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Elizabeth City to Charleston.
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What companies run services between Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elizabeth City to Transit Mall via Elizabeth City, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 12h 59m.
- 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 Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $110–240
- 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 Elizabeth City to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Elizabeth City to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Elizabeth City to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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