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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 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €236 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA
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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).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct flights per day with United.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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