There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Summerville by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORF - CHS
3h 41m$230–620Drive 407.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Summervillecar 407.2 mi
8h 2m$75–108Train (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 / ...
12h 23m$252–394Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
13h 24m$161–267Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RIC - CHS
6h 13m$172–665Bus via Richmond
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Summervillebus
14h 30m$95–155Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Summervillebus Greyhound US0645S
15h 31m$87–142
Virginia Beach to Summerville by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Summerville is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Summerville is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $230 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Summerville. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Summerville via Richmond and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Summerville station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Summerville is 389 miles. The road distance is 409.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Summerville without a car is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs $250 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Virginia Beach to Summerville, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Summerville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Summerville is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs $250 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Richmond, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 14h 30m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Summerville via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Charleston Amtrak Station, and Charleston Bus Station in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Summerville via Richmond, Richmond, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
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
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Summerville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Summerville is 410 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Virginia Beach to Summerville.
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