There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORF - CHS
3h 8m$157–522Drive 394.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Charlestoncar 394.3 mi
8h 3m$72–104Train (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 2m$168–346Bus
- 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 / ...
15h 42m$76–145
Norfolk to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Charleston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at Transit Mall via Norfolk, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk 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 2m.
The distance between Norfolk and Charleston is 376 miles. The road distance is 396.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Norfolk to Charleston, including transfers.
Norfolk to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 9h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, 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 train from Norfolk to Charleston via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 2m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- 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/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Myrtle Beach Bus Station.
Norfolk to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Charleston is 397 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Norfolk to Charleston.
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