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

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SDF - ORF
    5h 9m
    $158–834

  2. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, line 961 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane SDF - PHF
    2. Take the bus from Newport News Transit Center to Dntcbus bus
    8h 35m
    $86–477

  3. Bus, train via Charlottesville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    24h 26m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    25h 4m
    $187–280

  5. Drive  643.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Norfolkcar car 643.8 mi
    11h
    $118–170

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    27h 57m
    $447–748

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Nsu Station via Nashville Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 25h 4m.

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