How to travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC

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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 €23. 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €96.

Distance: 237 km

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€48

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€35

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€245

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5h 6m

Average total duration

4h 36m

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5h 4m

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4h 34m

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4h 7m

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1h 7m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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Republic Airlines

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from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC

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.

  • Amtrak138 Northeast Regional
    12:59 PM4h38
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    5:37 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak138 Northeast Regional
    12:59 PM4h38
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    5:37 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • psa airlinesAA5520
    6:00 AM0h59
    Norfolk International Airport
    6:59 AMRonald Reagan National Airport
    4051One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak94 Northeast Regional
    8:59 AM4h29
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    1:28 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak6186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional
    2:25 PM5h34
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    7:59 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak6130 AMTRAK
    6:15 AM4h30
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    10:45 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak6132 AMTRAK
    4:30 PM4h15
    Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    8:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • psa airlinesAA5389
    10:46 AM1h13
    Norfolk International Airport
    11:59 AMRonald Reagan National Airport
    4051One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1357
    10:27 AM1h15
    Norfolk International Airport
    11:42 AMDulles International Airport
    4051One-way
    0 transfers
  • psa airlinesAA5388
    2:06 PM1h13
    Norfolk International Airport
    3:19 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    4051One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Norfolk, VA and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €24.

A bus is €73 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €96.

The fastest way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

Train takes on average 4h 25m.

The Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC distance is approximately 237 km.
The average frequency per day from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC:
  • Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

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