There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PDX - ORF
8h 31m$219–834Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane PDX - PHF
13h 21m$157–657Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
2d 22h$830–1,874Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
3d 5h$524–854Drive 2,927.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to Norfolkcar 2,927.3 mi
47h 24m$535–772
Portland to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Norfolk is to fly which costs $150 - $700 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Norfolk is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Dntc via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between Portland and Norfolk is 2480 miles. The road distance is 2944.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 2 days 22h and costs $800 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Portland to Norfolk, including transfers.
Portland to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Norfolk is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 22h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 3 days 5h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 22h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Norfolk is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 10:15 PM in Portland and 1:15 AM in Norfolk.
Portland to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Norfolk is 2944 miles. It takes approximately 47h 24m to drive from Portland to Norfolk.
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