There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to North Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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
2h 40m$157–512Drive 391.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to North Charlestoncar 391.2 mi
7h 58m$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 / ...
8h 49m$246–381Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
14h 14m$87–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
10h 56m$158–262
Norfolk to North Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to North Charleston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to North Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to North Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to North 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 8h 49m.
The distance between Norfolk and North Charleston is 369 miles. The road distance is 393.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to North Charleston without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $240 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Norfolk to North Charleston, including transfers.
Norfolk to North Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to North Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $390 and takes 8h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 14h 14m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and North Charleston, SC, USA?
Breeze Airways and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Charleston Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–480
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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to North Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Norfolk to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to North Charleston is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Norfolk to North Charleston.
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