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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 $36, while a flight costs an average of $334.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$44 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $334 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $44 (€36).
A bus is $298 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $334 (€273).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA
How to get from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 613312:15 PM4h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:35 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 613312:15 PM4h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:35 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA267710:35 PM1h08Dulles International Airport11:43 PMNorfolk International Airport$4471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 952:35 PM4h34Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:09 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$701One-way0 transfers
- 935:55 PM4h48Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:43 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$701One-way0 transfers
- 67 · 60677:20 AM5h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:15 AM4h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:10 PM4h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:35 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$391One-way0 transfers
AA1216 · AA291110:38 AM3h21Baltimore/Washington International Airport1:59 PMNorfolk International Airport$4471One-way1 transfer- AA1216 · AA132310:38 AM4h21Baltimore/Washington International Airport2:59 PMNorfolk International Airport$4471One-way1 transfer
- AA1216 · AA265110:38 AM5h53Baltimore/Washington International Airport4:31 PMNorfolk International Airport$4471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $44 (€36).
A bus is $298 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $334 (€273).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Norfolk International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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