There are 4 ways to get from Suffolk to Charleston by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORF - CHS
3h 36m$208–592Drive 375 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffolk to Charlestoncar 375 mi
7h 36m$69–99Train (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 30m$213–431Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
11h 32m$163–307
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Charleston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Charleston is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Suffolk 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 30m.
The distance between Suffolk and Charleston is 395 miles. The road distance is 377.2 miles.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $210 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Suffolk to Charleston, including transfers.
Suffolk to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
Suffolk to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Charleston is 377 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Suffolk to Charleston.
There are 1918+ hotels available in Charleston.
What companies run services between Suffolk, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Suffolk to Charleston via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
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
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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