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How to get fromColumbus to Norfolkby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Norfolk by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CMH - ORF
    3h 31m
    $178–834

  2. Drive 522.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Norfolkcar car 522.5 mi
    10h 32m
    $96–138

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    15h 39m
    $98–177

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    18h 26m
    $185–398

  5. Bus, train via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    18h 58m
    $183–397

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    20h 18m
    $217–476

Columbus to Norfolk by bus and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Nsu Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 15h 39m.

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