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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 an average ticket price of €98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €98, while a flight costs an average of €385.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€277 Average price | €385 Average price | €98 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m 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 |
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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 €179 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average €277.
A bus is €287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average €385.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 52m.
Tickets start at around €277 compared to roughly €137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-139.58. The journey takes 12h 43m versus 9h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
+FlixBus10:10 PM13h50Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€1401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- +FlixBus10:10 PM13h50Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€1401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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AA612210:53 AM3h33Norfolk International Airport2:26 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport€5481One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 94 Northeast Regional8:59 AM13h01Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:00 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA€4531One-way0 transfers
- 94 Northeast Regional8:59 AM13h07Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€4531One-way0 transfers
- 6186 Connecting Bus · 186 Northeast Regional · 66 Northeast Regional2:25 PM19h33Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA€5321One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+3:00 PM14h10Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€1411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM16h55Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:40 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€1641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM14h00Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA9:15 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€1641One-way2 transfers
- UA4478 · UA11106:00 AM3h44Norfolk International Airport9:44 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport€3271One-way1 transfer
- AA2780+
AA50886:27 AM4h04Norfolk International Airport10:31 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport€3271One-way1 transfer 
AA4358 · AA45025:32 PM5h01Norfolk International Airport10:33 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport€3271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is €179 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average €277.
A bus is €287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA costing on average €385.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 52m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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