How to travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA

How to get from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
07:29PM4h26
Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
11:55PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
07:29PM4h26
Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
11:55PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

psa airlinesAA5662
10:00PM1h02
Ronald Reagan National Airport
11:02PMNorfolk International Airport
$5061One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
07:38AM4h47
Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
12:25PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$681One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak155 Northeast Regional
02:28PM4h21
Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
06:49PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$681One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak99 Northeast Regional · 6099 AMTRAK
05:38PM4h57
Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
10:35PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$1021One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
05:25AM4h35
Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA
10:00AMVirginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:05AM4h55
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
10:00AMVirginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:25AM4h15
Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA
09:40AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
$401One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5162
08:59AM1h05
Ronald Reagan National Airport
10:04AMNorfolk International Airport
$5061One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5337
01:05PM1h05
Ronald Reagan National Airport
02:10PMNorfolk International Airport
$5061One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2378 · AA3038
09:59AM4h17
Ronald Reagan National Airport
02:16PMNorfolk International Airport
$5181One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA

Travel to Norfolk, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Alexandria, VA and Norfolk, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $32 (€26).

A train is $125 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $151 (€123).

The fastest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

Train takes on average 4h 13m.

The distance from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alexandria, VA and Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Norfolk International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Richmond, VA, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norfolk, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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