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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 an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a flight costs an average of €468.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€53 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €468 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average €53.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average €468.
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€20. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 3h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
1:35 PM 9h55 Alexandria, VA 11:30 PM Norfolk, VA €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:35 PM 9h55 Alexandria, VA 11:30 PM Norfolk, VA €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:35 PM 9h55 Alexandria, VA 11:30 PM Norfolk, VA €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average €53.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average €468.
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
- Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, psa airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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