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How to get fromCharlottesville to Norfolkby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Norfolk by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 51m

  2. Drive 160.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Norfolkcar car 160.3 mi
    2h 49m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus N2601
    6h 34m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHO - ORF
    3h 42m
    $109–430

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 22m
    $43–522

Charlottesville to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Nsu Station via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours.

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