How to travel from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA

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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 $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $85, and a flight costs an average of $99.

Distance: 471 miles (759 km)

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Bus

$216

Average price

$275

Average price

$159

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Cheapest

12h 34m

Average total duration

12h 4m

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30m

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5h 28m

Average total duration

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2h 28m

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3h 0m

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13h 58m

Average total duration

13h 28m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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Allegiant Air

Most popular airline

FlixBus

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from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA

How to get from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Spirit AirlinesNK1510 · NK274
    6:45 AM11h24
    Norfolk International Airport
    6:09 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Spirit AirlinesNK1510 · NK274
    6:45 AM11h24
    Norfolk International Airport
    6:09 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB61814
    5:30 PM1h45
    Norfolk International Airport
    7:15 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak6132 AMTRAK · 66 Northeast Regional
    4:30 PM17h35
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak6132 AMTRAK · 66 Northeast Regional
    4:30 PM17h28
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak6130 AMTRAK · 88 Northeast Regional
    6:15 AM13h02
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    7:17 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    $2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM14h00
    Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:15 AM14h10
    Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    9:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1311One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 PM15h25
    Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    11:15 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • piedmont airlinesAA5821+American AirlinesAA1189
    10:53 AM3h26
    Norfolk International Airport
    2:19 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • piedmont airlinesAA5821+American AirlinesAA1534
    10:53 AM5h25
    Norfolk International Airport
    4:18 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Republic AirlinesAA4424 · AA4378
    7:00 AM5h32
    Norfolk International Airport
    12:32 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Norfolk, VA and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA is a train with an average price of $84 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA:

A train is $1 (€0.99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $85 (€68).

A train is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $99 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 1m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

The distance from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA is approximately 471 miles (759 km).
The average frequency per day from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Allegiant Air, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Allegiant Air.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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