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

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane GNV - ORF
    5h 16m
    $128–582

  2. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane GNV - PHF
    9h 53m
    $76–396

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    16h 40m
    $181–428

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    17h 59m
    $118–180

  5. Drive  663.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Norfolkcar car 663.1 mi
    11h 39m
    $121–175

  6. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane JAX - ORF
    5h 55m
    $157–539

  7. Bus to Orlando, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MCO - ORF
    5h 31m
    $147–442

  8. Bus to Tampa, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane TPA - ORF
    7h 58m
    $197–537

  9. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus
    19h 48m
    $118–194

Gainesville to Norfolk by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Nsu Station via Jacksonville, Richmond, Richmond, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 17h 59m.

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