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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €202.
Distance: 237 km
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€50 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €232 Average price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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138 Northeast RegionalFastest
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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC
Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC.

There are 3 travel options to Washington, DC from Norfolk, VA. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €24 compared to other travel options to Washington, DC:
A train is €3 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €26 from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC.
A train is €48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €72.
The fastest way from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Washington, DC that take longer:
Coach takes 4 h 20 min on average.
Train takes on average 4 h 25 min.
You should expect to travel around 237 km from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC.
The average frequency per day from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:
The following travel companies offer services from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:
- Travel with FlixBus or Greyhound for coaches to Washington, DC. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for €26.
- Travel with Republic Airlines or United to go to Washington, DC by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for €84.
- Amtrak can take you to Washington, DC by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC for €24.
Yes, there are direct services available from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus or Greyhound.
- Direct flight available with Republic Airlines or United 2 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Amtrak 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Washington, DC from Norfolk, VA.


