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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 an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, while a flight costs an average of €542.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€152 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €542 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is €93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average €152.
A bus is €484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average €542.
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
Tickets start at around €152 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€92. The journey takes 10h 52m versus 5h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · 2:35 AM9h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA€411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 2:35 AM9h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA€411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA132311:42 AM1h15Douglas International Airport12:57 PMNorfolk International Airport€4061One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · 9:20 AM10h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)7:45 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA€411One-way1 transfer
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AA45191:02 PM9h24Douglas International Airport10:26 PMNorfolk International Airport€3871One-way1 transfer - UA1304 · UA36076:45 AM14h40Douglas International Airport9:25 PMNorfolk International Airport€3941One-way1 transfer
- AA29117:05 AM1h15Douglas International Airport8:20 AMNorfolk International Airport€4061One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA
Travel to Norfolk, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is €93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average €152.
A bus is €484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average €542.
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines, psa airlines.
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