How to travel from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC

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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a flight costs an average of €93.

Distance: 349 miles (562 km)

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from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC

How to get from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC by train, bus or flight.

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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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10:45AM32h20
Norfolk, VA
07:05PMCharleston, SC
$2341One-way
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10:45AM32h20
Norfolk, VA
07:05PMCharleston, SC
$2341One-way
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FlixBus
10:45AM32h20
Norfolk, VA
07:05PMCharleston, SC
$2341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC

Travel to Charleston, SC 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 Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Norfolk, VA and Charleston, SC including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC is a bus with an average price of $72 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average $96 (€76).

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average $116 (€93).

The fastest way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 31m.

Bus takes on average 24h 20m.

The distance from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC is approximately 349 miles (562 km).
The average frequency per day from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Charleston, SC as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC:
  • 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 Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA and arrive in Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Charleston, SC by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines to go to Charleston, SC by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Charleston, SC by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Savannah, GA, Washington, DC, Orlando, FL, Charlotte, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charleston, SC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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