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How to get fromNorfolk to Charlestonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Charleston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORF - CRW
    4h 19m
    $417–2,145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus Charlotte
    14h 14m
    $67–147

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train
    12h 9m
    $142–289

  4. Drive 399 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Charlestoncar car 399 mi
    7h 2m
    $73–106

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train
    14h 15m
    $126–243

Norfolk to Charleston by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Charleston, WV via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 14h 14m.

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