There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 19m$124–790Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 25m$35–304Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
7h 56m$35–72Drive 210.5 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Gaithersburgcar 210.5 mi
3h 43m$39–56Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 51m$429–744Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
3h 30m$227–631
Norfolk to Gaithersburg by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 2h 19m and costs $120 - $800.
The distance between Norfolk and Gaithersburg is 174 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $35 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $35 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 56m.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Gaithersburg is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Norfolk to Gaithersburg.
There are 163+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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