There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAH - ORF
5h 5m$129–365Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane IAH - PHF
9h 49m$92–428Bus, train via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
30h 43m$215–528Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain
42h 47m$289–734Drive 1,343.5 mi
- Drive from Houston to Norfolkcar 1,343.5 mi
23h 9m$246–355Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane HOU - ORF
6h 25m$239–1,134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
32h 52m$167–542
Houston to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Norfolk is to fly which costs $90 - $430 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $120 - $370.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Norfolk via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 47m.
The distance between Houston and Norfolk is 1238 miles. The road distance is 1351.3 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train via Sandy Springs which takes 30h 43m and costs $210 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Houston to Norfolk, including transfers.
Houston to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $750 and takes 42h 47m.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 5:19 AM in Houston and 6:19 AM in Norfolk.
Houston to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Norfolk via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Alexandria in around 42h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Norfolk is 1351 miles. It takes approximately 23h 9m to drive from Houston to Norfolk.
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