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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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€46 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA
Travel to Alexandria, 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 Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA.

There are 3 travel options between Norfolk, VA and Alexandria, VA. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $25 (€23) compared to other travel options to Alexandria, VA:
Taking a train costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€31) for the same trip.
A train is $102 (€92) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $127 (€115).
The fastest way from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Alexandria, VA that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 20 min.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 1 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 141 miles (227 km) from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA.
The average frequency per day from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 20 flights per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Alexandria, VA from Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA:
The following travel companies offer services from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA:
- Greyhound can take you to Alexandria, VA by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Greyhound from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA for $38 (€34).
- Amtrak can get you to Alexandria, VA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA for $25 (€23) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Alexandria, VA with Greyhound.
- You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Alexandria, VA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Alexandria, VA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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