There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to North Carolina by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
2h 20m$98–503Bus via Raleigh
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 38m$54–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 32m$141–288Drive 310.9 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Charlottecar 310.9 mi
6h 8m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
12h 53m$77–128
Norfolk to North Carolina by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to North Carolina is to bus via Raleigh which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at 7th St Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Norfolk and North Carolina is 305 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to North Carolina without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Norfolk to North Carolina, including transfers.
Norfolk to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 9h 32m, you could also bus via Raleigh, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and North Carolina, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to 7th St Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Parkwood Station in around 9h 32m.
- 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 Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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
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/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Norfolk to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to North Carolina is 313 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Norfolk to North Carolina.
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