There are 9 ways to get from Virginia to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
2h 20m$103–583Drive 328.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Charlottecar 328.6 mi
6h 29m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 15m$63–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
11h 8m$229–369Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
3h 13m$115–755Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
4h 12m$83–553Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAD - CLT
3h 49m$85–556Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PHF - CLT
3h 58m$80–495Bus via Raleigh
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
10h 51m$59–97
Virginia to Charlotte by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Charlotte is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Virginia and Charlotte is 305 miles. The road distance is 330.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Virginia to Charlotte, including transfers.
Virginia to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 15m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Charlotte Bus Station via Richmond and Richmond in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Greensboro/High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Myrtle Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Charlotte is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Virginia to Charlotte.
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