How to travel from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA

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Travel Information between Washington, DC and Norfolk, VA

Distance147 miles (237 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$28 - $100
Cheapest modeTrain • $28 (€25) • 4 h 34 min
Fastest modeFlight • $100 (€90) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, United or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 147 miles (237 km) between Washington, DC and Norfolk, VA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA.

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from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
05:05AM4h35
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
09:40AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:05AM4h35
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
09:40AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

psa airlinesAA5337
01:46PM0h58
Ronald Reagan National Airport
02:44PMNorfolk International Airport
$4731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

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
Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
02:35PM4h34
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
07:09PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:50PM4h40
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
06:30PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
$571One-way
1 transfer
psa airlinesAA5340
08:19AM1h09
Ronald Reagan National Airport
09:28AMNorfolk International Airport
$4731One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA6359
08:30AM1h10
Dulles International Airport
09:40AMNorfolk International Airport
$4731One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2401+psa airlinesAA5597
11:09AM4h15
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
03:24PMNorfolk International Airport
$3881One-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 to Norfolk, VA from Washington, DC including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Norfolk, VA from Washington, DC is by taking a train, which costs on average $28 (€25).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $29 (€26).

Taking a train costs $72 (€65) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $100 (€90) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Norfolk, VA from Washington, DC is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 10 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 4 h 34 min of travel time.

The Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA distance is around 147 miles (237 km).

The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA is:

  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA:

    • You can go to Norfolk, VA from Washington, DC by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $29 (€26) with Greyhound from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA on Omio.
    • You can travel from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA by flight with United or Republic Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $100 (€90) with Republic Airlines from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA.
    • You can go to Norfolk, VA from Washington, DC by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $28 (€25) with Amtrak from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Norfolk, VA with FlixBus or Greyhound.
    • You can check for a direct flight to Norfolk, VA with with 2 direct flights per day.
    • You can find 3 direct trains per day to Norfolk, VA with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Norfolk, VA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA? Many Omio customers who go from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Richmond, VA, Newark, NJ or Philadelphia, PA. If you're looking to explore New York, NY, Richmond, VA, Newark, NJ or Philadelphia, PA from Norfolk, VA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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