There are 5 ways to get from Arlington County to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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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
1h 8m$110–653Drive 190 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington County to Norfolkcar 190 mi
3h 20m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
5h 38m$53–133Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
6h 54m$36–51Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 56m$83–444
Arlington County to Norfolk by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Norfolk is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Norfolk is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington County to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Washington Bl+N Bryan St and arriving at Military Hwy Station via 11 St NW+I St NW, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Arlington County and Norfolk is 151 miles. The road distance is 191.1 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Arlington County to Norfolk, including transfers.
Arlington County to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Arlington County to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Norfolk is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 5h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Arlington County, VA, 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 $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Arlington County to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Arlington County to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington County to Norfolk is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Arlington County to Norfolk.
There are 305+ hotels available in Norfolk.