How to travel from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA

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Compare bus and train for Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $19.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

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$21

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$30

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2h 39m

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2h 9m

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from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA

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

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

Amtrak155 Northeast Regional
04:25PM2h24
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
06:49PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak155 Northeast Regional
04:25PM2h24
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
06:49PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM1h50
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
09:40AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
$301One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
10:03AM2h22
Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
12:25PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$401One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
09:34AM2h51
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
12:25PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$401One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
09:34PM2h21
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
11:55PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM2h00
Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
06:30PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA

Travel to Norfolk, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Richmond, VA and Norfolk, VA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA is a train with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 16m.

The distance from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA is approximately 80 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA:
  • Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norfolk, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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