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How to get fromPotomac to Norfolkby bus, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Potomac to Norfolk by bus, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    3h 19m
    $127–790

  2. Drive  201.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Potomac to Norfolkcar car 201.3 mi
    3h 31m
    $37–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 31m
    $124–195

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus 2605
    7h 32m
    $39–59

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3h 44m
    $107–1,186

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    3h 56m
    $97–519

Potomac to Norfolk by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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