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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. 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 $66, while a flight costs an average of $464.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $464 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $398 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $464 (€376).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 8h 8m versus 5h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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$861One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 2:35 AM9h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$861One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA26749:55 PM1h13Douglas International Airport11:08 PMNorfolk International Airport$5221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · 9:20 AM10h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)7:45 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$871One-way1 transfer
- AA24151:56 PM1h14Douglas International Airport3:10 PMNorfolk International Airport$5001One-way0 transfers
- AA291112:48 PM1h14Douglas International Airport2:02 PMNorfolk International Airport$5001One-way0 transfers
- AA20728:35 AM1h15Douglas International Airport9:50 AMNorfolk International Airport$5001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $398 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $464 (€376).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
- Around 41 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- Travel with United to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
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