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How to get fromGainesville to Norfolkby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Norfolk by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ATL - ORF
    4h 16m
    $168–283

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    13h 2m
    $94–177

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    14h 46m
    $204–427

  4. Drive 510.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Norfolkcar car 510.7 mi
    9h 43m
    $94–135

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    15h 46m
    $141–282

Gainesville to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Nsu Station via Gainesville, Raleigh Bus Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gainesville Station to Norfolk via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 14h 46m.

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