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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $68, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $191 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $166 (€133).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $191 (€153).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 4m.
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA
How to get from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 94 Northeast Regional8:54 AM13h06Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:00 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$871One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 94 Northeast Regional8:54 AM13h06Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:00 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 94 Northeast Regional8:54 AM13h06Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:00 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 94 Northeast Regional8:54 AM13h12Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$871One-way0 transfers
- 6132 AMTRAK · 66 Northeast Regional4:05 PM17h53Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$871One-way1 transfer
- 6132 AMTRAK · 66 Northeast Regional4:05 PM18h00Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+
3:00 PM14h10Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$891One-way1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM14h45Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA11:15 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$901One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+7:15 AM14h35Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA9:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $166 (€133).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $191 (€153).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 4m.
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, piedmont airlines, Allegiant Air, Republic Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 0 direct flights per day with Allegiant Air.
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