There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
4h 46mDrive 161.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolkcar 161.2 mi
2h 53m$30–43Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
6h 15m$31–45Fly from Charlottesville
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CHO - ORF
3h 42m$134–620Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 35m$167–268Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
4h 38m$185–922
Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from W Main St at 8th St NW and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Charlottesville, Richmond and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Charlottesville Union Station and Norfolk is 179 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk, including transfers.
Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 3h 42m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville Union Station, VA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from W Main St at 8th St NW to Nsu Station via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Charlottesville Union Station to Norfolk.
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