- Must visit
Chrysler Museum Of Art
Major art museum with a strong glass collection, European and American works, and the Perry Glass Studio. One of the city’s signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Norfolk, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Norfolk, VA will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 17 buses that leave New York, NY for Norfolk, VA on Wed, Jun 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 473 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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141 Northeast Regional · 6133 AMTRAK
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 $48, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $261 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 New York, NY to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Norfolk, VA costing on average $167 (€136).
A bus is $176 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Norfolk, VA costing on average $261 (€211).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€68) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 8h 15m versus 6h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:23AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Norfolk, VA buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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111 Northeast Regional · 6131 AMTRAK | 4:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 8h35 | 1:25 PM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 13h20 | 7:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 1 transfer | |
141 Northeast Regional · 6133 AMTRAK | 8:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h37 | 4:00 PM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 9h40 | 7:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 9:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h15 | 7:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h25 | 7:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 8h10 | 7:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h05 | 11:05 PM Norfolk, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 14h55 | 7:25 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 4:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 14h40 | 7:25 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 1 transfer | |
· | 5:25 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 14h00 | 7:25 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 5:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 13h40 | 7:25 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h25 | 7:25 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h55 | 7:25 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Norfolk, VA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Norfolk — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Norfolk trip today.
Major art museum with a strong glass collection, European and American works, and the Perry Glass Studio. One of the city’s signature cultural attractions.
Maritime museum and science center on the downtown waterfront with interactive naval and ocean exhibits. It is the main visitor gateway to USS Wisconsin.
Museum and memorial dedicated to General Douglas MacArthur, combining exhibits, archives, and a historic civic building in downtown Norfolk.
Busy downtown waterfront promenade and entertainment area with harbor views, event energy, and easy access to Nauticus and ferry connections.
Large waterfront park hosting festivals, river views, and skyline photo spots. It is one of the city’s main public gathering spaces.
Expansive garden complex with themed plant collections, seasonal blooms, and tram or walking routes. One of the area’s most loved outdoor attractions.
Briny Chesapeake Bay oysters, often served raw, roasted, or Rockefeller-style. They are a signature Tidewater specialty tied closely to coastal Virginia.
A rich regional soup made with crab meat, crab roe, cream, and sherry. Popular across coastal Virginia and a classic order in Norfolk seafood restaurants.
Seasonal blue crab fried or sautéed whole after molting. It is a beloved Chesapeake seafood specialty found on many local menus.
Established fine-dining steakhouse in a historic building, praised for classic service, steaks, and special-occasion ambiance in downtown Norfolk.
Well-regarded Ghent restaurant serving seasonal New American dishes with a refined but relaxed neighborhood feel.
A longtime Norfolk favorite set in a historic church building, known for regional American fare, she-crab soup, and a distinctive atmosphere.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Casual dining is reasonable, but hotels and waterfront restaurants cost more.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff a few dollars, and round up for casual services.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Norfolk, VA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Norfolk, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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