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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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $298 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $353 (€287).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA
How to get from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:05 AM4h55Alexandria, VA2:00 PMNorfolk, VA$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:05 AM4h55Alexandria, VA2:00 PMNorfolk, VA$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:50 PM4h40Alexandria, VA11:30 PMNorfolk, VA$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:50 PM4h40Alexandria, VA10:30 PMNorfolk, VA$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $298 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $353 (€287).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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