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Compare bus and train for Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 35m 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 Richmond, VA
How to get from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:59 PM2h02Norfolk, VA8:01 PMRichmond, VA$171One-way0 transfers
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- 5:59 PM2h02Norfolk, VA8:01 PMRichmond, VA$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:59 PM2h02Norfolk, VA8:01 PMRichmond, VA$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:59 PM2h02Norfolk, VA4:01 PMRichmond, VA$181One-way0 transfers
- 12:59 PM2h02Norfolk, VA3:01 PMRichmond, VA$221One-way0 transfers
- 4:59 PM2h02Norfolk, VA7:01 PMRichmond, VA$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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