There are 7 ways to get from Herndon to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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 Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 43m$64–306Drive 196.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herndon to Norfolkcar 196.8 mi
3h 34m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 25m$68–144Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
6h 33m$37–64Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 28m$91–499Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
4h 28m$76–364Subway, train
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h$78–155
Herndon to Norfolk by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Norfolk is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Elden St and Monroe St and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Arlington and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Herndon and Norfolk is 173 miles. The road distance is 198 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Herndon to Norfolk, including transfers.
Herndon to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Herndon to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Herndon to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $60 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Herndon to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Herndon to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Norfolk is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Herndon to Norfolk.
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