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 $158.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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$52

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$47

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$329

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5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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4h 55m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Amtrak6131 AMTRAK
    9:00 AM4h25
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    1:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak6131 AMTRAK
    9:00 AM4h25
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    1:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • psa airlinesAA5162
    9:19 AM1h01
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    10:20 AMNorfolk International Airport
    $4971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak65 Northeast Regional · 6065 AMTRAK
    7:00 AM5h25
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
    7:00 PM4h38
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak155 Northeast Regional
    1:10 PM4h39
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    5:49 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak6133 AMTRAK
    12:15 PM3h45
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    4:00 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM4h35
    Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM4h40
    Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    6:30 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1588+psa airlinesAA5607
    6:20 AM6h11
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    12:31 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer
  • psa airlinesAA5454+American AirlinesAA3033
    12:23 PM5h12
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    5:35 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1464+psa airlinesAA5379
    5:02 PM4h34
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    9:36 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $3771One-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 $128 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Norfolk, VA costing on average $158 (€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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