There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 12m$169–785Fly 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
11h$107–558Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
32h 56m$229–378Train (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
43h 5m$421–1,038Drive 1,343.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to Norfolkcar 1,343.1 mi
23h 10m$246–354Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane HOU - ORF
5h 58m$227–1,032Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk bus Nyc
40h 47m$263–424
Houston to Norfolk by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Norfolk is to bus which costs $220 - $380 and takes 32h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Louisiana St @ Preston St and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.
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 43h 5m.
The distance between Houston and Norfolk is 1238 miles. The road distance is 1350.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 32h 56m and costs $220 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Houston to Norfolk, including transfers.
Houston to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
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 12m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 32h 56m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $1,100 and takes 43h 5m.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Civic Plaza Station via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 32h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- 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 Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Houston to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 3:17 PM in Houston and 4:17 PM in Norfolk.
Houston to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Norfolk is 1351 miles. It takes approximately 23h 10m to drive from Houston to Norfolk.
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