How to travel from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA

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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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from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA

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.

Amtrak88 Northeast Regional
06:14AM4h08
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
10:22AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak88 Northeast Regional
06:14AM4h08
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
10:22AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA4333
07:45PM1h09
Norfolk International Airport
08:54PMDulles International Airport
$4721One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak158 Northeast Regional
01:04PM4h04
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
05:08PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$541One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak6096 AMTRAK · 96 Northeast Regional
07:10AM5h02
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
12:12PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$681One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak6124 AMTRAK · 124 Northeast Regional
02:25PM5h03
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
07:28PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50PM4h09
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
11:59PMArlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM5h35
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA
04:20PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50PM4h35
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
12:25AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$471One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4283
10:38AM1h17
Norfolk International Airport
11:55AMDulles International Airport
$4721One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5340
11:07AM1h11
Norfolk International Airport
12:18PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$4721One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5337
03:06PM1h18
Norfolk International Airport
04:24PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$4721One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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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.

    Your trip from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA doesn't have to end in Alexandria, VA. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Wilmington, DE or Philadelphia, PA. If you’d like to add New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Wilmington, DE or Philadelphia, PA to your Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Alexandria, VA today!
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