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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 an average ticket price of NOK 180 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 180, while a bus costs an average of NOK 234.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 180 Average price Cheapest | NOK 234 Average price | NOK 172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A train is NOK 54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average NOK 234.
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around NOK 180 compared to roughly NOK 172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 7. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 36m 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 Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA
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.
- 1087 Northeast Regional
9:34 PM 2h21 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA 11:55 PM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA NOK 169 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1087 Northeast Regional
9:34 PM 2h21 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA 11:55 PM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA NOK 169 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
4:30 PM 2h05 Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA 6:35 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA NOK 258 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1155 Northeast Regional
4:25 PM 2h24 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA 6:49 PM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA NOK 222 1 One-way 0 transfers - 67 Northeast Regional · 6067 Connecting Bus
10:03 AM 2h22 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA 12:25 PM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA NOK 337 1 One-way 1 transfer - 1099 Northeast Regional · 6125 Connecting Bus
8:00 PM 3h00 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA 11:00 PM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA NOK 337 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA:
A train is NOK 54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA costing on average NOK 234.
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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