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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 $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $332 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Washington, DC:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $65 (€54).
A bus is $293 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $332 (€273).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC
How to get from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
2:45 PM12h35Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA3:20 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+2:45 PM12h35Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA3:20 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA55206:00 AM0h59Norfolk International Airport6:59 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$4231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional2:20 PM5h35Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA7:55 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$681One-way1 transfer
- 138 Northeast Regional12:54 PM4h48Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA5:42 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$701One-way0 transfers
- 94 Northeast Regional8:54 AM4h29Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA1:23 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus++FlixBus7:15 AM11h50Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA7:05 PMBethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD$1061One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus++FlixBus7:00 AM12h05Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA7:05 PMBethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD$1081One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM10h45Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA5:45 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1141One-way1 transfer
AA2913 · AA13188:20 PM3h54Norfolk International Airport12:14 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4231One-way1 transfer- AA2254 · AA16221:29 PM4h19Norfolk International Airport5:48 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4231One-way1 transfer
- AA3168 · AA16355:01 AM4h25Norfolk International Airport9:26 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $65 (€54).
A bus is $293 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $332 (€273).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Washington, DC 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 Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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