There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, 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
2h 55m$130–837Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
6h 46m$36–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 9m$122–192Drive 198.5 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Norfolkcar 198.5 mi
3h 35m$37–53Train 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 21m$115–1,233Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 33m$100–586
Bethesda to Norfolk by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Norfolk is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Bethesda and Norfolk is 164 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Bethesda to Norfolk, including transfers.
Bethesda to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 6h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Bethesda to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Norfolk is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Bethesda to Norfolk.
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