There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane AUS - ORF
6h 28m$227–983Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane AUS - PHF
9h 47m$125–606Bus, train
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
37h 19mBus, train via New Orleans
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
40h 40m$612–951Drive 1,469.2 mi
- Drive from Austin to Norfolkcar 1,469.2 mi
25h 48m$269–388Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
2d 5h$1,220–1,910
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Norfolk is to fly which costs $120 - $650 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $220 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Austin and Norfolk is 1340 miles. The road distance is 1477.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Austin to Norfolk, including transfers.
Austin to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $220 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,200 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 5h.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 9:40 AM in Austin and 10:40 AM in Norfolk.
Austin to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
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