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

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Charleston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORF - CRW
    5h 57m
    $417–2,145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus Charlotte
    13h 45m
    $67–148

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain train
    12h 52m
    $126–243

  4. Drive 413.4 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Charlestoncar car 413.4 mi
    7h 14m
    $76–109

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    16h 10m
    $179–394

Virginia Beach to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Charleston, WV via Norfolk and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 13h 45m.

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