There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BHM - ORF
4h 5m$136–599Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane BHM - PHF
7h 19m$109–512Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
17h 22m$121–230Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
21h 46m$208–422Drive 696.3 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Norfolkcar 696.3 mi
12h 37m$128–184Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane HSV - ORF
5h 28m$132–534Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Birmingham to Alexandriatrain Crescent
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
24h 21m$317–659
Birmingham to Norfolk by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Norfolk is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
The distance between Birmingham and Norfolk is 654 miles. The road distance is 700.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 17h 22m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Birmingham to Norfolk, including transfers.
Birmingham to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Birmingham to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 22m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 24h 21m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nsu Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 17h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 1:53 AM in Birmingham and 2:53 AM in Norfolk.
Birmingham to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Norfolk is 700 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Birmingham to Norfolk.
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