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Compare bus, train, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Raleigh, NC:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €52.
A bus is €230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €258.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Flight takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 2h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:45 PM5h05Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA5:50 PMRaleigh, Bus Station€291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:45 PM5h05Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA5:50 PMRaleigh, Bus Station€291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA2200 · AA19043:45 PM2h58Norfolk International Airport6:43 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport€3451One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 138 · 4112:59 PM6h42Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC€511One-way1 transfer
- 94 · 798:59 AM10h08Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC€751One-way1 transfer
- 7:55 AM4h30Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:25 PMRaleigh, Bus Station€351One-way0 transfers
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AA56015:40 PM3h20Norfolk International Airport9:00 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport€3451One-way1 transfer - AA2519 · AA4947:25 PM3h32Norfolk International Airport10:57 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport€3451One-way1 transfer
- AA2651 · AA31785:21 PM3h36Norfolk International Airport8:57 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport€3451One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €52.
A bus is €230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €258.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Flight takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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