There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
7h 7m$37–317Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0654s
8h 37m$32–49Drive 172 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Durham172 mi
3h 45m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ORF - RDU
5h 4m$235–412
Norfolk to Durham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at Durham Station Gate J via Norfolk, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Norfolk and Durham is 279 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Durham without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Norfolk to Durham, including transfers.
Norfolk to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Durham is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $420 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
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.html
- 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 Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Norfolk to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Durham is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Norfolk to Durham.
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