There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2h 58m$100–587Drive 185.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Norfolkcar 185.5 mi
3h 18m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 23m$62–132Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
7h 22m$35–58Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 7m$75–376Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 52m$80–442
Fairfax to Norfolk by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Norfolk is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Military Hwy Station via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, Arlington and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Norfolk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Fairfax and Norfolk is 167 miles. The road distance is 186.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Fairfax to Norfolk, including transfers.
Fairfax to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Fairfax to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Fairfax to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Norfolk is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Fairfax to Norfolk.
There are 299+ hotels available in Norfolk.