4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $28. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m 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 |
 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 $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $294 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $337 (€276).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 93 Northeast Regional6:05 PM4h48Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:53 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$921One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 93 Northeast Regional6:05 PM4h48Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:53 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$921One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA53309:45 AM1h04Ronald Reagan National Airport10:49 AMNorfolk International Airport$4181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAK3:50 PM5h45Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:35 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1301One-way1 transfer
- 95 Northeast Regional2:35 PM4h49Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
· 6:30 PM12h55Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD7:25 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$1121One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM10h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:50 AMVirginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA$1651One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM9h55Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:30 PMVirginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA$2041One-way1 transfer
AA1637 · AA26748:11 PM3h32Baltimore/Washington International Airport11:43 PMNorfolk International Airport$4131One-way1 transfer- AA1635 · AA225510:06 AM3h40Baltimore/Washington International Airport1:46 PMNorfolk International Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
- AA56628:47 PM1h06Ronald Reagan National Airport9:53 PMNorfolk International Airport$4181One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $294 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $337 (€276).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 36 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 Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with United.
Travelling from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
