There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CAE - ORF
4h 57m$158–832Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus
12h 28m$64–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
10h 20m$146–302Drive 371 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Norfolkcar 371 mi
6h 46m$68–98Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, line 961 bus
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane CAE - PHF
- Take the bus from Newport News Transit Center to Dntcbus
8h 18m$126–756
Columbia to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Norfolk is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Columbia and Norfolk is 362 miles. The road distance is 373.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Columbia to Norfolk, including transfers.
Columbia to Norfolk bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 10h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h 28m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Columbia to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Columbia to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Columbia to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Columbia to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Columbia to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Columbia to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via New York La Guardia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Columbia to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Newport News Transit Center to Dntc
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Norfolk bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Norfolk is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Columbia to Norfolk.
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