There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, 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 from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORF - CHS
2h 56m$137–492Drive 401.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlestoncar 401.1 mi
8h 15m$74–106Taxi to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Norfolk-Airport-ORF to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)taxi
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane PHF - CHS
6h 11m$141–465Train (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 14m$189–362Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0658s
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S / ...
14h 5m$87–164Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
11h 8m$120–241Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Norfolk-ORF to Charleston401.1 mi
8h 15m
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Norfolk 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 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk Airport (ORF) 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 14m.
The distance between Norfolk Airport (ORF) and Charleston is 369 miles. The road distance is 403.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston, including transfers.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 9h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Norfolk Airport (ORF), 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 vehicle from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- 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
- $80–440
- 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
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Norfolk-ORF to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Myrtle Beach Bus Station.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston is 403 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charleston.
There are 1483+ hotels available in Charleston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Norfolk Airport (ORF) and Charleston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.