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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 $93. 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 $93, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$147 Average price | $274 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
UA4239 · UA325Cheapest
UA4239 · UA325Fastest
AA2918+
AA6113Other options
AA2890 · AA1242
AA5162 · AA5555
AA5084 · AA5276Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC:
A flight is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average $82 (€67).
A flight is $34 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 31m.
Bus takes on average 32h 20m.
- Around 29 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.
- 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.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Charleston, SC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Charleston, SC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charleston, SC by train.
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