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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC 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 7m. 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 $118.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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$59 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $301 Average price |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC
How to get from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:50 PM4h35Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:25 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:50 PM4h35Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:25 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA50846:14 AM1h09Norfolk International Airport7:23 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$5341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 128 Northeast Regional4:05 PM4h43Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA8:48 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1091One-way0 transfers
- 158 Northeast Regional1:04 PM4h37Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA5:41 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1241One-way0 transfers
- 6124 AMTRAK · 124 Northeast Regional2:25 PM5h30Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA7:55 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM5h15Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$691One-way1 transfer
UA135710:27 AM1h15Norfolk International Airport11:42 AMDulles International Airport$5341One-way0 transfers
AA3033 · AA17246:28 PM3h59Norfolk International Airport10:27 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4291One-way1 transfer- AA3033 · AA27996:28 PM4h37Norfolk International Airport11:05 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4291One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $29 (€24).
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $118 (€96).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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