There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Topsail Beach by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane ORF - ILM
- Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Beachtaxi
4h 44m$330–639Drive 217.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Topsail Beachcar 217.4 mi
4h 43m$40–58Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0658s
- Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi
9h 19m$122–182Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
- Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi
9h 28m$146–452Fly Norfolk International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane ORF - OAJ
- Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Beachtaxi
5h 4m$175–509Fly Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane PHF - ILM
- Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Beachtaxi
8h 10m$149–494
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Topsail Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Topsail Beach is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Norfolk and Topsail Beach is 251 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Topsail Beach without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 19m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Norfolk to Topsail Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Topsail Beach is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Norfolk to Topsail Beach.
There are 566+ hotels available in Topsail Beach.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Topsail Beach, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Norfolk to Topsail Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), then take the taxi to Topsail Beach. Alternatively, you can take the line 023 bus to Military & Poplar Hall, walk to Norfolk, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Beach.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
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 Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- 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 Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $75–120
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
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