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Compare train, coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £466.
Distance: 448 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£122 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £466 Average Price | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC:
A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average £122.
A coach is £415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average £466.
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 31m.
Train takes on average 11h 18m.
Tickets start at around £122 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£71. The journey takes 10h 48m versus 5h 6m 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 Charlotte, NC
How to get to Charlotte, NC from Norfolk, VA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 7:55 10h00 Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA 17:55 Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) £51 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
· 7:55 10h00 Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA 17:55 Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) £51 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
AA231913:21 1h29 Norfolk International Airport 14:50 Douglas International Airport £357 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
94 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian8:59 13h46 Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA 22:45 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC £58 1 One-way 1 change
94 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent8:59 17h31 Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA 2:30 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC £120 1 One-way 1 change
UA4189 · UA365119:50 4h09 Norfolk International Airport 23:59 Douglas International Airport £183 1 One-way 1 change
UA1524 · UA36346:15 4h27 Norfolk International Airport 10:42 Douglas International Airport £183 1 One-way 1 change
UA3472 · UA34216:00 5h39 Norfolk International Airport 11:39 Douglas International Airport £183 1 One-way 1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC:
A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average £122.
A coach is £415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average £466.
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 31m.
Train takes on average 11h 18m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by coach.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, psa airlines.
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