Trains tickets from Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC, US

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MonJun 23
from $182
TueJun 24
from $132
WedJun 25
ThuJun 26
FriJun 27
from $153
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Norfolk
    Departure location: Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Norfolk
    Departure location: Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Norfolk to Charleston.

Average Price$167 - $277Average Duration14h 23m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$81 - $159Average Duration10h 36m
51kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Norfolk to Charleston

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

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

Train Norfolk to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$132
Average train trip duration10h 36m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:14am
Distance346 miles (557 km)
Latest train departure8:59am

Norfolk to Charleston Train

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

Best price found
06/19
$146
06/20
$126
Today
$104
06/22
$126
06/23
$174
06/24
$126
06/25
$126
06/26
$126
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Norfolk to Charleston was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $264 for a train ticket from Norfolk to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-06-22.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Norfolk and Charleston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from Norfolk to Charleston?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Norfolk and Charleston is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $132 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $81. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charleston, choose the train, as it will take you from Norfolk to Charleston in about 10h 36m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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