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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $217.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $459 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $363 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $459 (€374).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 80 Carolinian · 95 Northeast Regional6:45 AM12h39Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$921One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 80 Carolinian · 95 Northeast Regional6:45 AM12h39Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$921One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 80 Carolinian · 95 Northeast Regional6:45 AM12h39Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$921One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 20 Crescent · 95 Northeast Regional5:31 AM13h53Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$2491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $363 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $459 (€374).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Norfolk International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- Travel with United to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
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