There are 6 ways to get from Germantown to Norfolk by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 30m$122–742Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
6h 58m$38–61Train
- Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 42m$62–168Drive 214.2 mi
- Drive from Germantown to Norfolkcar 214.2 mi
3h 47m$40–57Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
4h 6m$92–491Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
4h 29m$100–587
Germantown to Norfolk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Norfolk is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Norfolk is to subway and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Norfolk via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Germantown and Norfolk is 183 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Germantown to Norfolk, including transfers.
Germantown to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Germantown to Norfolk train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Norfolk is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Norfolk via Washington Union Station in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Germantown to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Germantown to Norfolk train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Norfolk is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Germantown to Norfolk.
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