There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ORF - CHO
3h 28m$76–345Drive 159.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesvillecar 159.5 mi
2h 50m$30–42Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
4h 43m$79–137Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
5h 3m$58–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Norfolk-ORF to Charlottesville159.5 mi
2h 50mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
7h 10m$118–247
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Norfolk Airport (ORF) and Charlottesville is 160 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $75 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 3m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Norfolk Airport (ORF), USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Norfolk and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 5h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Norfolk-ORF to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville.
There are 111+ hotels available in Charlottesville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Norfolk Airport (ORF) and Charlottesville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.