How to travel from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA

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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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €89.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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€49

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€37

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€236

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5h 13m

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4h 43m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA

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

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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.

Amtrak6131 AMTRAK
09:00AM4h25
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
01:25PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak6131 AMTRAK
09:00AM4h25
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
01:25PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

psa airlinesAA5337
01:32PM1h04
Ronald Reagan National Airport
02:36PMNorfolk International Airport
$4611One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
02:35PM4h34
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
07:09PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$561One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak93 Northeast Regional
05:55PM4h48
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
10:43PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$561One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
07:20AM5h05
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
12:25PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$681One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak6133 AMTRAK
12:15PM3h45
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
04:00PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$401One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1464 · AA2548
11:13AM4h57
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
04:10PMNorfolk International Airport
$3471One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2316 · AA2553
02:46PM3h55
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
06:41PMNorfolk International Airport
$3471One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2316+psa airlinesAA5622
02:46PM6h13
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
08:59PMNorfolk International Airport
$3471One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Norfolk, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $86 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $112 (€89).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA is approximately 147 miles (237 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC 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 United, Republic Airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 1 direct flights per day with United.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Richmond, VA, 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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