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How to get fromNewport News to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport News to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORF - CHS
    3h 25m
    $202–575

  2. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHF - CHS
    6h 54m
    $64–374

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 13m
    $174–352

  4. Drive 400.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newport News to Charlestoncar car 400.7 mi
    8h 19m
    $74–106

  5. Train via Petersburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    13h 58m
    $142–301

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Newport News, 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 Fishing Point & Gum Rock to Charleston via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 13m.

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