There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Norfolk by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
5h 25m$46–270Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
6h 26m$29–45Drive 169.4 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Norfolkcar 169.4 mi
3h 25m$31–45Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
4h 58m$226–423
Raleigh to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Norfolk is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Norfolk is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Raleigh and Norfolk is 249 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Raleigh to Norfolk, including transfers.
Raleigh to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Norfolk is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 4h 58m.
Raleigh to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Norfolk is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Raleigh to Norfolk.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–41
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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