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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORF - CHS
    4h 46m
    $157–532

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0658s
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S / ...
    15h 9m
    $71–146

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 2m
    $171–354

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    13h 38m
    $108–221

  5. Drive 412 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Charlestoncar car 412 mi
    8h 25m
    $76–109

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RIC - CHS
    7h 15m
    $140–682

Virginia Beach to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Charleston via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Transit Mall via Norfolk, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 15h 9m.

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