There are 3 ways to get from Norfolk to Kinston by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Kinstonbus
6h 49m$64–427Drive 145.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Kinstoncar 145.1 mi
3h 4m$27–39Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Kinstonbus Greyhound US0652s
8h 16m$62–127
Norfolk to Kinston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Kinston is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Kinston is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk station to Kinston. However, there are services departing from Fort Norfolk Station and arriving at Kinston via Norfolk and Wilson Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Norfolk and Kinston is 262 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kinston without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $60 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Norfolk to Kinston, including transfers.
Norfolk to Kinston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Kinston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilson Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Kinston is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Norfolk to Kinston.
There are seven+ hotels available in Kinston.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Kinston, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Fort Norfolk Station to Kinston via Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Wilson Bus Stop in around 8h 16m.
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 Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Kinston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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