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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$216 Average price | $275 Average price | $159 Average price Cheapest |
12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NK1510 · NK2746:45 AM11h24Norfolk International Airport6:09 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1211One-way1 transfer
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NK1510 · NK2746:45 AM11h24Norfolk International Airport6:09 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1211One-way1 transfer
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B618145:30 PM1h45Norfolk International Airport7:15 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
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6132 AMTRAK · 66 Northeast Regional4:30 PM17h35Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2191One-way1 transfer
6132 AMTRAK · 66 Northeast Regional4:30 PM17h28Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2191One-way1 transfer
6130 AMTRAK · 88 Northeast Regional6:15 AM13h02Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA7:17 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2791One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus10:00 PM14h00Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM14h10Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA9:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1311One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 PM15h25Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA11:15 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1441One-way1 transfer
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AA118910:53 AM3h26Norfolk International Airport2:19 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1861One-way1 transfer
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AA153410:53 AM5h25Norfolk International Airport4:18 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1861One-way1 transfer
AA4424 · AA43787:00 AM5h32Norfolk International Airport12:32 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$1861One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA
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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).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 1m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 0 direct flights per day with Allegiant Air.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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