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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€50 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €232 Average price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
94 Northeast RegionalCheapest
94 Northeast RegionalFastest
UA3520Other options
84 Northeast Regional
138 Northeast Regional
6186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional
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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.

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.
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