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How to get fromAustin to Portsmouthby plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Portsmouth by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane AUS - ORF
    6h 35m
    $171–742

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane AUS - PHF
    10h 1m
    $135–606

  3. Bus, train via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    35h 39m
    $350–594

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    43h 5m
    $494–1,018

  5. Drive 1,468.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Portsmouthcar car 1,468.2 mi
    25h 45m
    $268–387

  6. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAH - ORF
    8h 19m
    $280–793

  7. Bus, train via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    38h 49m
    $252–506

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 5h
    $686–1,453

Austin to Portsmouth by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,333.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 5h.

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