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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 $50. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 33m. 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 $50, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration Fastest 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $368 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $452 (€365).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · 7:30 AM9h20Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:50 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1081One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 7:30 AM9h20Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:50 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1081One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA31685:04 AM1h26Norfolk International Airport6:30 AMDouglas International Airport$4601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 94 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian8:54 AM13h51Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$1101One-way1 transfer
- 94 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent8:54 AM17h36Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$3591One-way1 transfer
- · 8:05 AM14h05Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA10:10 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1081One-way1 transfer
AA52538:11 PM1h34Norfolk International Airport9:45 PMDouglas International Airport$4601One-way0 transfers
UA2066 · UA623910:45 AM3h27Norfolk International Airport2:12 PMDouglas International Airport$4711One-way1 transfer- UA1524 · UA40636:05 AM3h40Norfolk International Airport9:45 AMDouglas International Airport$4711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $368 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $452 (€365).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
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