There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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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 40m$104–635Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
5h 46m$31–295Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
6h 11m$32–52Drive 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 14m$358–689Train 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 5m$160–1,074
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 40m and costs $100 - $650.
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 46m.
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 46m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Washington DC to Norfolk, including transfers.
Washington DC to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $300 and takes 5h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 11m.
Washington DC to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, 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 Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 4h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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