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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 54 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norfolk, VA to New York, NY will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 4 buses that leave Norfolk, VA for New York, NY on Mon, Aug 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 473 km distance in an average of 7 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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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Buses from Norfolk, VA to New York, NY run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 6h 0m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 8h47 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Sprinter Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Sprinter Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Norfolk, VA to New York, NY buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:15 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 8h00 | 3:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 8h00 | 11:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:30 PM Norfolk, VA | 7h00 | 11:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:30 PM Norfolk, VA | 7h00 | 11:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 PM Norfolk, VA | 7h00 | 6:00 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 8h35 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 8h35 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 PM Norfolk, VA | 7h00 | 6:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 PM Norfolk, VA | 7h00 | 6:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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86 St Station, New York, NY -> Times Square, New York, NY
New York is a city that pulsates with energy, famous for its sprawling metropolitan center and easily recognizable skyline. It is referred to as the city that never sleeps, and entertains millions of tourists every year, from the bright lights of Times Square to the iconic Empire State Building. Its large urban area extends into adjoining parts of New York state, Connecticut and New Jersey. Situated where the East and Hudson rivers empty into one of the world's premier harbors, New York is both the gateway to the North American continent and a preferred exit to the oceans of the globe. The distance from Norfolk to New York is approximately 293 miles (472 kilometers). There exists numerous ways travelers can use to access New York from Norfolk, including plane, train, and bus. Travelers can decide to use a bus from Norfolk to New York for a quick and convenient travel method. The average travel time from Norfolk to New York by bus is around 10 hours with the fastest services reaching their destination in around six hours and 30 minutes. There are regularly about three main bus companies running from Norfolk to New York on a daily basis.
There are many bus companies that offer services from Norfolk to New York, including OurBus and Academy Bus. Academy Bus prides itself on being the biggest operating transport company in the US and has been in service in the east coast for over four decades. OurBus, on the hand, is a popular bus company providing very affordable ticket options to top travel destinations in America. OurBus operates services on 661 bus routes, linking 101 cities in the US. So as to adequately cover all these routes, OurBus operates an average of 305 trips daily and 4,272 trips every month. Both Academy Bus and OurBus companies provide commuter and charter services to travelers from Norfolk to New York.
The average travel time for a bus from Norfolk to New York is around 10 hours and two minutes. While the fastest travel time is around six hours and 30 minutes. An average ride on OurBus from Norfolk to New York takes approximately nine hours and 32 minutes, whereas the fastest available OurBus ride will get you to New York in seven hours. There is a direct bus from Norfolk to New York which takes about nine hours and 25 minutes. Travelers can board OurBus services at 7:30 a.m. from Norfolk's South Side of W 49th St. and Quarantine Rd. near the bus shelter via Washington and arrive at New York's 625 8th Avenue Authority Bus Terminal at 5:30 p.m.
There are approximately three daily buses from Norfolk to New York. This translates to around 15 weekly services. The first bus departs from Norfolk at 6:00 am and arrives at New York at 4:25 p.m. Typically there is only one scheduled bus from Norfolk to New York offered by OurBus that takes an average of nine hours and 32 minutes, whereas the fastest available bus from Norfolk to New York will take seven hours. OurBus departs from W 49th St & Quarantine Rd, S Side, in Norfolk and arrives nine hours and 35 minutes later at New York's 625 8th Avenue Authority Bus Terminal. There is also a one trip per day offered by OurBus on weekends.
Departure bus station: all buses depart from Norfolk to New York at a station located at South Side of W 49th St & Quarantine Rd in front of bus shelter at the Diehn Center for the Performing Arts. The bus stop can be reached in the center of town by walking or taxi services if passengers have a lot of luggage. There are no facilities at the bus station and visitors are advised to prepare and plan for the journey ahead of time. Near the stop are cafes and restaurants for travelers to grab refreshment before they board their bus.
Arrival bus station: the arrival bus station is Park Avenue South between 26th and 27th streets just across the street from 371 Park Avenue south New York. The station is about four miles or a 19-minute drive through Madison Avenue from New York City center and 6 miles via NY-9A N/Henry Hudson Pkwy which will take travelers about 26 minutes to complete their journey. The station can also be accessed via Central Park West and Madison Avenue - a distance of 4.7 miles which will take around 25 minutes. Park Avenue South can be easily accessed by use of different means such as taxis, rental cars, and buses or by the subway or train. Travelers can board Bus 20 at 57 Street Subway. The Park Avenue South Station has numerous facilities and amenities which can be enjoyed by travelers such as a waiting area, free WiFi, and snack bars where weary travelers can grab simple snacks and get updated at the information desk.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norfolk, VA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Norfolk, VA to New York, NY buses use the Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy) to New York, 28 Allen St. station pair, with some services arriving at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Use this guide to compare Norfolk, VA and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
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