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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 an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. 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 €43, while a flight costs an average of €477.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€54 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €477 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €54.
A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €477.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 33m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-20.59. The journey takes 4h 37m versus 3h 12m 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 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.
- FlixBus11:45 AM4h35Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 AM4h35Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA15246:15 AM1h01Norfolk International Airport7:16 AMDulles International Airport€3761One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 138 Northeast Regional12:59 PM4h38Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA5:37 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC€601One-way0 transfers
- 94 Northeast Regional8:59 AM4h24Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA1:23 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC€931One-way0 transfers
- 6186 Connecting Bus · 186 Northeast Regional2:25 PM5h34Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA7:59 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC€1361One-way1 transfer
- UA635410:30 AM1h03Norfolk International Airport11:33 AMDulles International Airport€3761One-way0 transfers
AA55206:00 AM1h06Norfolk International Airport7:06 AMRonald Reagan National Airport€3761One-way0 transfers- UA45377:59 PM1h10Norfolk International Airport9:09 PMDulles International Airport€3761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €54.
A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €477.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 33m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 74 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, psa airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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