There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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 Blue Grass Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane LEX - ORF
4h 48m$147–618Drive 643.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Norfolkcar 643.8 mi
11h$118–170Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus, OH to New York, NYbus
- Take the bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk bus Nyc
23h 20m$176–265Bus, train
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
24h 1m$215–496Fly from Tri-State Airport
- Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane HTS - ORF
5h 37m$138–613Fly from Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SDF - ORF
5h 15m$148–734Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CVG - ORF
5h 9m$148–782Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Norfolkbus
24h 13m$148–242
Kentucky to Norfolk by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Norfolk is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Louisville and arriving at Dntc via Columbus, OH, New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway and Virginia Beach & Burling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
The distance between Kentucky and Norfolk is 486 miles. The road distance is 647.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Norfolk without a car is to bus via New York which takes 23h 20m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kentucky to Norfolk, including transfers.
Kentucky to Norfolk bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Louisville station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 23h 20m.
Kentucky to Norfolk bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Norfolk is 648 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Kentucky to Norfolk.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville to Dntc via Columbus, Columbus, OH, New York, NY, New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway, Norfolk , and Virginia Beach & Burling in around 23h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Tri-State Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Covington to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Covington to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Covington to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
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