Find coaches from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, US

Next departures

Next departures from Norfolk to Charleston on 2 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonCheapest
Amtrak
Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
Charleston StationFastest
Amtrak
Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
Charleston StationNo tags
Amtrak
Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
Charleston StationNo tags
Amtrak
Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
Charleston StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Norfolk to Charleston

Bus
Average priceUS$72 - US$175Average duration1d 8h
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$81 - US$153Average duration10h 36m
51kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Norfolk to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 10 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just US$81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
10h 36mAverage duration
US$81Cheapest ticket
51kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$90
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:45
Distance356 miles

Norfolk to Charleston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Norfolk, VA - Charleston, SC, US

  1. What's the distance between Norfolk and Charleston by coach?

    The distance between Norfolk and Charleston by coach is approximately 349 miles (562 km).

  2. How can I travel from Norfolk to Charleston avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$160
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US$140
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$140

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$140 to US$571 for a bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$140, which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Norfolk and Charleston!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Norfolk to Charleston.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Norfolk to Charleston will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Norfolk to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Norfolk, VA by bus?

Bus from Charleston, SC, US to Norfolk, VA

You can also go to Charleston, SC, US by train

Train from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, US

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