There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Silver Spring by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)ORF - DCA
2h$109–638Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
4h 47m$33–297Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2601 / ...
6h 26m$34–62Drive 199.4 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Silver Spring199.4 mi
3h 35m$37–53Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2h 32m$359–642Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
2h 27m$189–1,006
Norfolk to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Norfolk and Silver Spring is 164 miles. The road distance is 200.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Norfolk to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Norfolk to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $300 and takes 4h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 26m.
Norfolk to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Silver Spring is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Norfolk to Silver Spring.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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