There are 6 ways to get from Potomac to Norfolk by bus, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus
- Take the subway from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 14m$93–481Drive 201.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Potomac to Norfolkcar 201.3 mi
3h 31m$37–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 30m$74–157Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
6h 41m$38–61Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 43m$72–898Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 50m$502–795
Potomac to Norfolk by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Norfolk is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Norfolk is to bus and subway and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Potomac and Norfolk is 172 miles. The road distance is 202.4 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Potomac to Norfolk, including transfers.
Potomac to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Potomac to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Norfolk is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 41m.
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 $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $2–4
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Potomac to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Potomac to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Norfolk is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Potomac to Norfolk.
There are 286+ hotels available in Norfolk.










