How to travel from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA

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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 $61. 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 $61, and a flight costs an average of $177.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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$98

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$430

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10h 8m

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9h 38m

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8h 28m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.7kg

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from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA

How to get from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

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    11:15 AM8h55
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    8:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    11:15 AM8h55
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    8:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA2674
    10:45 PM1h14
    Douglas International Airport
    11:59 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $5711One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak80 Carolinian · 99 Northeast Regional · 6099 AMTRAK
    6:45 AM15h40
    Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    10:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1591One-way
    2 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3258
    11:25 AM1h17
    Douglas International Airport
    12:42 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $5711One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2468
    1:19 PM1h16
    Douglas International Airport
    2:35 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $5711One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2465
    4:15 PM1h18
    Douglas International Airport
    5:33 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $5711One-way
    0 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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Norfolk, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA is a bus with an average price of $61 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $67 (€54).

A bus is $116 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $177 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

Train takes on average 11h 59m.

The distance from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA is:
  • Around 30 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA:
  • 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.
  • Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Norfolk International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
Omio customers who travel from Charlotte, NC to Norfolk, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Richmond, VA, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norfolk, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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