There are 6 ways to get from Arlington County to Norfolk by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 21m$90–483Drive 190 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington County to Norfolkcar 190 mi
3h 20m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
4h 44m$58–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
5h 38m$68–143Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 52m$63–304Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 36m$75–362
Arlington County to Norfolk by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Norfolk is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Norfolk is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington County to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
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 bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Arlington County to Norfolk, including transfers.
Arlington County to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington 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 21m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 44m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 38m.
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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Jefferson Lines also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- 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
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
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 294+ hotels available in Norfolk.