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Compare bus, flight, and train for Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. 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 €108, while a flight costs an average of €499.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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€499 Average price | €119 Average price | €108 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 18m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average €119.
A bus is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average €499.
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 14h 18m.
Tickets start at around €119 compared to roughly €72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-47.51. The journey takes 9h 9m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus+12:45 PM23h30Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:15 PMCharleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC€721One-way2 transfers
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- +FlixBus+12:45 PM23h30Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:15 PMCharleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC€721One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- · 7:55 AM13h55Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA9:50 PMCharleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC€741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average €119.
A bus is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average €499.
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 14h 18m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charleston, SC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charleston, SC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Breeze Airways, psa airlines to go to Charleston, SC by flight.
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