There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCI - ORF
6h 22m$156–681Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane MCI - PHF
11h 29m$144–654Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
32h 22m$460–946Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
36h 4m$222–431Drive 1,149.1 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Norfolkcar 1,149.1 mi
19h 24m$210–303
Kansas City to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Norfolk is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Dntc via St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 22m.
The distance between Kansas City and Norfolk is 1054 miles. The road distance is 1155.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 32h 22m and costs $460 - $950.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Kansas City to Norfolk, including transfers.
Kansas City to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $460 - $950 and takes 32h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 36h 4m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 32h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Nashville, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Atlanta, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Chicago Midway, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Kansas City to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via St. Louis, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 11:42 AM in Kansas City and 12:42 PM in Norfolk.
Kansas City to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Norfolk is 1156 miles. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Kansas City to Norfolk.
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