There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, 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.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2h 42m$94–515Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
6h 11m$33–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
5h 59m$62–145Drive 192.7 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Norfolkcar 192.7 mi
3h 20m$36–51Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 19m$368–739Train 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 16m$230–1,184
Washington DC to Norfolk by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Norfolk is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Washington DC and Norfolk is 158 miles. The road distance is 193.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Washington DC to Norfolk, including transfers.
Washington DC to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 5h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 11m.
Washington DC to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Norfolk is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Washington DC to Norfolk.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- 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 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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