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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 $28. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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$55 Average price | $51 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.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:50 AM4h09Norfolk, VA4:59 AMAlexandria, VA$461One-way0 transfers
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12:50 AM4h09Norfolk, VA4:59 AMAlexandria, VA$461One-way0 transfers
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12:50 AM4h09Norfolk, VA4:59 AMAlexandria, VA$461One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM5h35Norfolk, VA9:20 PMAlexandria, VA$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $0.61 (€0.49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $29 (€23).
A bus is $112 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $140 (€113).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Flight takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Alexandria, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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