There are 3 ways to get from Hampton to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORF - CHS
3h 17m$180–548Drive 401.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hampton to Charlestoncar 401.9 mi
8h 20m$74–106Train (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 / ...
11h 6m$169–352
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hampton to Charleston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hampton to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Hampton 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 11h 6m.
The distance between Hampton and Charleston is 384 miles. The road distance is 404.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hampton to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Hampton to Charleston, including transfers.
Hampton to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Hampton to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 11h 6m.
Hampton to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hampton to Charleston is 404 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Hampton to Charleston.
What companies run services between Hampton, 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 bus from Pembroke & Wine to Charleston via Dntc, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- 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
- $80–420
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–490
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
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