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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. 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 €37, and a flight costs an average of €170.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€94 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest | €355 Average price |
10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC
Travel to Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC.

You can get to Charlotte, NC from Norfolk, VA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Norfolk, VA and Charlotte, NC is a bus with an average price of $49 (€44).
This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC:
Taking a bus costs $134 (€121) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $184 (€166).
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train with an average ticket price of $61 (€55) from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC.
The fastest way from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 23 min.
There are alternative travel options to Charlotte, NC that take longer:
Bus takes on average 9 h 10 min.
Getting to Charlotte, NC by train takes 11 h 57 min on average.
The Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC distance is around 277 miles (447 km).
The average frequency per day from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 10 flights a day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Norfolk, VA and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC:
- You can take a bus from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $49 (€44) with Greyhound from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC.
- You can go to Charlotte, NC from Norfolk, VA by plane with American Airlines or United. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $184 (€166) with United from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Norfolk, VA and Charlotte, NC with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC tickets for $61 (€55) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 3 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Charlotte, NC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC.
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