There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 27m$85–490Drive 189.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak)car 189.6 mi
3h 19m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
4h 26m$70–140Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Braddock Road, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 21m$62–313Train 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 31m$69–903
Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $85 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alexandria and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Alexandria and Norfolk Station (Amtrak) is 153 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak), including transfers.
Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $85 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 4h 26m.
Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak) is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Alexandria to Norfolk Station (Amtrak).
What companies run services between Alexandria, City of Alexandria, VA, USA and Norfolk Station (Amtrak), 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 $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Braddock Road, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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 DetailsContact 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
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