There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2h 56m$130–837Drive 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 12m$113–184Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
7h 56m$38–63Subway 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$100–586Subway 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 47m$115–692
Fairfax to Norfolk by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 56m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Vienna Metro South Bay P and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Springfield Bus Stop, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
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 12m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Fairfax to Norfolk, including transfers.
Fairfax to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union 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 56m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 6h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 56m.
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) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
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
- $110–180
- 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 Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
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 313+ hotels available in Norfolk.