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How to get fromGainesville to Norfolkby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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

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  1. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    3h 31m
    $104–525

  2. Drive 183.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Norfolkcar car 183.8 mi
    3h 29m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus N2601
    6h 37m
    $45–70

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 44m
    $78–154

  5. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    3h 39m
    $79–335

  6. Bus, subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    4h 21m
    $86–393

Gainesville to Norfolk by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Nsu Station via Arlington, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 6h 37m.

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