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

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There are 8 ways to get from Virginia to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORF - CHS
    3h 8m
    $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
    $70–146

  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 3m
    $170–344

  4. Drive 412 mi

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

  5. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    4h 25m
    $434–1,104

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RIC - CHS
    5h 9m
    $122–652

  7. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    4h 59m
    $554–1,105

  8. Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BWI - CHS
    5h 39m
    $396–1,213

Virginia to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Charleston via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 3m.

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