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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Norfolkby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)planeRDU - ORF
    3h 11m
    $246–429

  2. Drive 171.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Norfolkcar171.2 mi
    3h 52m
    $32–46

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak StationtrainCarolinian / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolktrainNortheast Regional
    6h 20m
    $63–356

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to NorfolkbusGreyhound US0654s
    7h 6m
    $33–48

  5. Train via GoRaleigh Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak StationtrainFloridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolktrainNortheast Regional
    7h 20m
    $41–284

Research Triangle to Norfolk by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Norfolk via Cary and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 20m.

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