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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$248 Average price | $260 Average price | $165 Average price Cheapest |
13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 41m.
Train takes on average 13h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA
How to get from Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
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FlixBus10:45 AM13h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station12:30 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$1701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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FlixBus10:45 AM13h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station12:30 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$1701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
87 Northeast Regional10:04 AM13h34Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$5711One-way0 transfers
Other options
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK6:45 PM17h40South Station, Boston, MA12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$3631One-way1 transfer
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK6:51 PM17h34Back Bay station, Boston, MA12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$4411One-way1 transfer
87 Northeast Regional9:58 AM13h40South Station, Boston, MA11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$5711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM21h10Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$1801One-way2 transfers
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5:15 PM14h10Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:25 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$1851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM16h40Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$2281One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 41m.
Train takes on average 13h 14m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 0 direct flights per day with Allegiant Air.
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