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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 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
6131 AMTRAK9:00 AM4h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$401One-way0 transfers
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6131 AMTRAK9:00 AM4h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA51629:19 AM1h01Ronald Reagan National Airport10:20 AMNorfolk International Airport$4971One-way0 transfers
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65 Northeast Regional · 6065 AMTRAK7:00 AM5h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1311One-way1 transfer
87 Northeast Regional7:00 PM4h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1241One-way0 transfers
155 Northeast Regional1:10 PM4h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:49 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1411One-way0 transfers
6133 AMTRAK12:15 PM3h45Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:00 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 AM4h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$651One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM4h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:30 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$941One-way1 transfer
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AA56076:20 AM6h11Baltimore/Washington International Airport12:31 PMNorfolk International Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
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AA303312:23 PM5h12Baltimore/Washington International Airport5:35 PMNorfolk International Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
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AA53795:02 PM4h34Baltimore/Washington International Airport9:36 PMNorfolk International Airport$3771One-way1 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.

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).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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