There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Norfolk by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak StationCarolinian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
6h 22m$36–321Drive 172.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Norfolk172.3 mi
3h 43m$32–46Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to NorfolkGreyhound US0654s
6h 54m$39–89Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)RDU - ORF
5h 14m$236–414Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)CLT - ORF
6h 11m$194–469
Durham to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Norfolk is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Norfolk is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Durham and Norfolk is 279 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $35 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Durham to Norfolk, including transfers.
Durham to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Norfolk is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $35 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 6h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $420 and takes 5h 14m.
Durham to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Norfolk is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Durham to Norfolk.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $25–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–170
- Business Class
- $55–240
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $31–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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