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 $34. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $160.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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$52

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$48

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$335

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5h 13m

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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
    2:35 PM4h34
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    7:09 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
    2:35 PM4h34
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    7:09 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
    2:35 PM4h34
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    7:09 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak93 Northeast Regional
    5:55 PM4h48
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    10:43 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAK
    3:50 PM5h35
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    9:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
    7:20 AM5h05
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1031One-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 train with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $34 (€28).

A train is $130 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $160 (€128).

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

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

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 30 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.
  • 3 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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