There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)BOS - ORF
1h 59m$152–462Bus via New York
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to New York City ChinatownFlixBus 2611
- Take the bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk
14h 2m$69–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to NorfolkNortheast Regional
12h 59m$90–550Drive 557.9 mi
- Drive from Boston to Norfolk557.9 mi
10h 56m$102–148Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalBoston
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NorfolkGreyhound US0355
15h 13m$89–210
Boston to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Norfolk is to bus via New York which costs $65 - $120 and takes 14h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Norfolk is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $150 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Dntc via New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway and Virginia Beach & Burling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Boston and Norfolk is 478 miles. The road distance is 561.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 12h 59m and costs $90 - $550.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Boston to Norfolk, including transfers.
Boston to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Norfolk is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $550 and takes 12h 59m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $90–550 and the journey takes 12h 59m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $90–550
- Business Class
- $210–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- hibus133@gmail.com
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $29–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Boston to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Norfolk is 561 miles. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Boston to Norfolk.
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