There are 8 ways to get from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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 Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CHO - ORF
3h 26m$78–349Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF)car 160.1 mi
2h 48m$30–43Bus, train (Amtrak)
- 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 57m$79–133Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
5h 48m$45–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlottesville to Norfolk-ORF160.1 mi
2h 48mTrain 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 29m$101–552Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Charlottesville / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
6h 12m$57–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 46m$121–246
Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Norfolk Airport (ORF). However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Norfolk via Charlottesville and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF). However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Norfolk Airport (ORF) is 160 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF), including transfers.
Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $75 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 48m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Norfolk Airport (ORF), USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Norfolk Airport (ORF) via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, and Norfolk in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlottesville to Norfolk-ORF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF) is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Charlottesville to Norfolk Airport (ORF).
There are 537+ hotels available in Norfolk Airport (ORF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlottesville and Norfolk Airport (ORF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






