There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Reston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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 Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
1h 38m$427–733Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
6h 28m$31–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 3m$33–297Drive 197.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Restoncar 197.8 mi
3h 37m$37–53Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 19m$124–789Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 25m$229–831Train, subway
- Take the train from Norfolk to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
6h 24m$34–307
Norfolk to Reston by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Reston is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs $420 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Reston. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Norfolk and Reston is 170 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Reston without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Norfolk to Reston, including transfers.
Norfolk to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs $420 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $300 and takes 5h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 28m.
Norfolk to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Reston is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Norfolk to Reston.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from Norfolk to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- 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
- $95–360
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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