What is the travel distance from Norfolk to Charlotte?

About 278 miles (449 km) separate Norfolk and Charlotte.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norfolk to Charlotte?

The majority of buses traveling from Norfolk to Charlotte start their journey at Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Norfolk to Charlotte from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Norfolk to Charlotte on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Norfolk	9h 10m	4:40pm	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:05am	Norfolk	14h 5m	10:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Charlotte on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Norfolk	9h 10m	4:40pm	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:05am	Norfolk	14h 5m	10:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Charlotte on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Norfolk	9h 10m	4:40pm	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:05am	Norfolk	14h 5m	10:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Norfolk to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

282 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $95	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $360	Average Duration14h 42m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,366 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Norfolk Charlotte recent customer reviews

It would be nice to have a board to show which line is for which bus. People announced the bus information is not clear and lots of people are confused.

Lu C.

June 1, 2017

Had to wait for a bus to pick me up from Richmond took 2 hours

Jamari R.

December 21, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,272 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Norfolk and Charlotte?

Stops in Norfolk

A - Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station

B - Best Square Shopping Center Bus Stop

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC by bus

What is the travel distance from Norfolk to Charlotte?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norfolk to Charlotte?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/08

$81

11/09

$87

Today

$78

11/11

$80

11/12

$83

11/13

$54

11/14

$63

11/15

$51

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $51

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $1,171 for a bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-15.