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How to get fromVirginia to North Carolinaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Virginia to North Carolina by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORF - CLT
    2h 20m
    $103–513

  2. Bus via Raleigh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    10h 45m
    $52–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    8h 48m
    $57–113

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 33m
    $133–297

  5. Drive 328.6 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Charlottecar car 328.6 mi
    6h 30m
    $60–87

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DCA - ILM
    2h 37m
    $101–569

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RIC - CLT
    4h 10m
    $83–553

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Hillsborough St at Enterprise Stbus bus
    3h 45m
    $555–1,205

Virginia to North Carolina by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Virginia, USA and North Carolina, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest 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 in around 8h 48m.

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