There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Gastonia by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, line 11 bus, train
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay O to Tryon St & 23rd Stbus
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Stationtrain
4h 15m$106–521Drive 330 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Gastoniacar 330 mi
6h 28m$61–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 35m$145–300Bus via Raleigh
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.bus Nyc
11h 30m$76–125Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
14h 54m$74–126
Norfolk to Gastonia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Gastonia is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Gastonia is to fly and line 11 bus and train which takes 4h 15m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Gastonia, NC - Chester St. via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Raleigh Bus Station, Durham Station and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Gastonia station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Gastonia Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Norfolk and Gastonia is 329 miles. The road distance is 331.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Gastonia without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Norfolk to Gastonia, including transfers.
Norfolk to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Gastonia is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Raleigh, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Gastonia Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Gastonia, NC - Chester St. via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Raleigh Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, North Pointe Dr at Woodmont Dr, and Durham in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Transit Center- Bay O to Tryon St & 23rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Norfolk to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Gastonia is 332 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Norfolk to Gastonia.
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