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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 $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 $60, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m 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 $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $69.
A bus is $495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $554.
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.78. The journey takes 4h 24m 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.
- FlixBus2:10 PM4h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:35 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:10 PM4h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:35 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA267710:35 PM1h08Dulles International Airport11:43 PMNorfolk International Airport$4251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 877:17 PM4h21Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$551One-way0 transfers
- 1551:28 PM4h21Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA5:49 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$551One-way0 transfers
- 99 · 60995:28 PM4h57Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA10:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:10 PM4h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:55 PMVirginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:35 AM4h05Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 AM4h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$331One-way0 transfers
AA1216 · AA291110:38 AM3h21Baltimore/Washington International Airport1:59 PMNorfolk International Airport$2771One-way1 transfer- AA3121 · AA26747:09 PM3h32Baltimore/Washington International Airport10:41 PMNorfolk International Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
- AA1708 · AA20726:01 AM3h33Baltimore/Washington International Airport9:34 AMNorfolk International Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $58.
A train is $338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $383.
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 44 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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