How to travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €202.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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Flight

€50

Average price

€36

Average price

Cheapest

€232

Average price

5h 7m

Average total duration

4h 37m

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30m

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5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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30m

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4h 7m

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1h 7m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Republic Airlines

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from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC

How to get from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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

Amtrak94 Northeast Regional
08:59AM4h29
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
01:28PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak94 Northeast Regional
08:59AM4h29
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
01:28PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA3520
07:45PM1h09
Norfolk International Airport
08:54PMDulles International Airport
$4661One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak84 Northeast Regional
06:14AM4h32
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
10:46AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$311One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak138 Northeast Regional
12:59PM4h38
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
05:37PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$401One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak6186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional
02:25PM5h34
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
07:59PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50PM4h35
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
12:25AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05AM5h15
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
04:20PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$591One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2296 · AA2316
10:24AM3h32
Norfolk International Airport
01:56PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport
$3821One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA4562
10:39AM1h16
Norfolk International Airport
11:55AMDulles International Airport
$4661One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5340
11:07AM1h11
Norfolk International Airport
12:18PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$4661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is a train with an average price of $26 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $29 (€26).

A train is $53 (€48) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $79 (€72) from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC.

The fastest way from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to Washington, DC that take longer:

Getting to Washington, DC by bus takes 4 h 20 min on average.

Getting to Washington, DC by train takes 4 h 25 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 147 miles (237 km) between Norfolk, VA and Washington, DC.

The average frequency per day from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Washington, DC from Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:

    • You can travel by bus between Norfolk, VA and Washington, DC with Greyhound or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.
    • You can go to Washington, DC from Norfolk, VA by plane with Republic Airlines or United. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $93 (€84) with Republic Airlines from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $26 (€24) with Amtrak from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

    • Direct buses with Greyhound or FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
    • Direct flights with Republic Airlines or United with 2 direct flights per day.
    • Direct train available with Amtrak 3 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Washington, DC from Norfolk, VA.

    Omio customers who travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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