There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Austin by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ORF - AUS
6h 43m$176–401Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
37h 28m$188–667Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus
42h 4m$247–612Drive 1,467.6 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Austincar 1,467.6 mi
25h 58m$268–387Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain
2d 5h$322–1,572
Norfolk to Austin by train, taxi, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Austin is to fly which costs $170 - $410 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $170 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Austin. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Austin via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Norfolk and Austin is 1340 miles. The road distance is 1476.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Austin without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 28m and costs $180 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Norfolk to Austin, including transfers.
Norfolk to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $170 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 5h.
Austin is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 2:45 PM in Norfolk and 1:45 PM in Austin.
Norfolk to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Austin via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $25–90
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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