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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 9m.
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How to get from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
93 Northeast Regional8:37 PM2h16Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:53 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$181One-way0 transfers
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93 Northeast Regional8:37 PM2h16Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:53 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
93 Northeast Regional8:37 PM2h16Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:53 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
95 Northeast Regional4:57 PM2h27Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$181One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK10:03 AM2h22Main Street Station, Richmond, VA12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$351One-way1 transfer
125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAK6:57 PM2h38Main Street Station, Richmond, VA9:35 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 9m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Norfolk Station, 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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