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Compare bus, flight, and train for Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $110 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, while a flight costs an average of $603.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$142 Average price | $603 Average price | $110 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 1m Average total duration 13h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC
Compare the available ways to get from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average $142.
A bus is $493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average $603.
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 14h 1m.
Tickets start at around $142 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$55. The journey takes 9h 5m versus 6h 35m 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 Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC
How to get from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:21 AM 5h05 Norfolk, VA 2:26 PM Charleston, SC $169 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:21 AM 5h05 Norfolk, VA 2:26 PM Charleston, SC $169 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:46 PM 3h17 Norfolk, VA 11:03 PM Charleston, SC $387 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:01 PM 6h02 Norfolk, VA 12:03 AM Charleston, SC $400 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average $142.
A bus is $493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average $603.
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 14h 1m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Charleston, SC as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Charleston International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, Breeze Airways, piedmont airlines to go to Charleston, SC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Charleston, SC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charleston, SC by train.
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