There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SEA - ORF
8h 36m$219–834Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane SEA - PHF
12h 4m$157–657Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle 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$822–1,854Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station 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 6h$528–857Drive 2,856.9 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Norfolkcar 2,856.9 mi
47h 19m$522–754
Seattle to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Norfolk is to fly which costs $150 - $700 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Norfolk is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Dntc via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between Seattle and Norfolk is 2467 miles. The road distance is 2873.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 2 days 22h and costs $800 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Seattle to Norfolk, including transfers.
Seattle to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Norfolk is to fly which takes 8h 36m 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 6h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 22h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via St. Louis, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Nashville, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Indianapolis, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Omaha, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Norfolk is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 8:20 PM in Seattle and 11:20 PM in Norfolk.
Seattle to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Norfolk is 2874 miles. It takes approximately 47h 19m to drive from Seattle to Norfolk.
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