How to travel from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €158 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €158, while a train costs an average of €382.

Distance: 925 miles (1490 km)

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€296

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€382

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€158

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€178

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5h 33m

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3h 33m

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31h 47m

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31h 17m

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33h 10m

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32h 40m

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15h 14m

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0.4 - 1.3kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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Amtrak

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The cheapest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA is a bus with an average price of €158.

This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA:

A bus is €137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA costing on average €296.

A bus is €224 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA costing on average €382.

The fastest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 31h 47m.

Bus takes on average 33h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New Orleans, LA and Norfolk, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 41m sooner (3h 33m by flight vs 15h 14m by car). Tickets start at around €296 compared to roughly €178 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA

How to get from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    11:55 PM35h15
    New Orleans, LA
    12:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    1001One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    11:55 PM35h15
    New Orleans, LA
    12:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    1001One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound · ·
    8:05 AM27h05
    New Orleans, LA
    12:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    1121One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound · ·
    1:25 PM29h20
    New Orleans, LA
    7:45 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    1141One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between New Orleans, LA and Norfolk, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA is a bus with an average price of €158.

This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA:

A bus is €137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA costing on average €296.

A bus is €224 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA costing on average €382.

The fastest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 31h 47m.

Bus takes on average 33h 10m.

The distance from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA is approximately 925 miles (1490 km).
The average frequency per day from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Orleans, LA and Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA and arrive in Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from New Orleans, LA and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
  • Flights mostly depart from New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International and arrive in Norfolk International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Breeze Airways to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New Orleans, LA to Norfolk, VA:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Breeze Airways.
Omio customers who travel from New Orleans, LA 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Norfolk, VA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Norfolk, VA, visitors can explore the MacArthur Memorial, enjoy dining and entertainment at the Waterside District, and wander through the historic Ghent district. For scenic experiences, take a harbor cruise or visit the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Culture enthusiasts can attend performances at the Virginia Opera or Symphony Orchestra and visit the Chrysler Museum of Art. Family-friendly activities include the Virginia Zoo and Nauticus, which features the USS Wisconsin battleship. The Hermitage Museum & Gardens offers art exhibitions and beautiful landscapes along the Lafayette River.
Three days in Norfolk, VA, is ideal to explore its cultural attractions, visit museums, enjoy the waterfront, and take day trips to nearby sites.

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