How to travel from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, and a flight costs an average of $101.

Distance: 471 miles (759 km)

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$248

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$260

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$165

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13h 44m

Average total duration

13h 14m

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5h 31m

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2h 31m

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13h 11m

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12h 41m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

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American Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA is a bus with an average price of $165 (€134).

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

A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $248 (€201).

A bus is $95 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $260 (€211).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 41m.

Train takes on average 13h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Boston, MA and Norfolk, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users.

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from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM13h45
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    12:30 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM13h45
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    12:30 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
    10:04 AM13h34
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $5711One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
    6:45 PM17h40
    South Station, Boston, MA
    12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $3631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
    6:51 PM17h34
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $4411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
    9:58 AM13h40
    South Station, Boston, MA
    11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $5711One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM21h10
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $1801One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    5:15 PM14h10
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    7:25 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 AM16h40
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $2281One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Norfolk, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA is a bus with an average price of $165 (€134).

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

A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $248 (€201).

A bus is $95 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $260 (€211).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 41m.

Train takes on average 13h 14m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA is approximately 471 miles (759 km).
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Norfolk International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Allegiant Air, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Allegiant Air.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA 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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