There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Charles Town by plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the taxi from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Charles Towntaxi
2h 32m$183–568Drive 244 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Charles Towncar 244 mi
4h 37m$41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
7h 37m$54–85Train
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
9h 10m$143–228Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
8h 38m$73–103
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Charles Town is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Charles Town is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 32m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via Washington Union Station and East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Charles Town is 214 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Charles Town without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 37m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Virginia Beach to Charles Town, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Charles Town bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Charles Town is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Charles Town via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Charles Town via Washington Union Station, Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Charles Town bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Beach to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Charles Town is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Virginia Beach to Charles Town.
There are 135+ hotels available in Charles Town.