There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington 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 to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
1h 10m$83–467Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h 52m$32–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 29m$70–150Drive 193 mi
- Drive from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washingtoncar 193 mi
3h 22m$36–51Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 1m$65–330Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 16m$70–929
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $80 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach & Chapel and arriving at Arlington via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norfolk and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Norfolk Station (Amtrak) and Washington is 149 miles. The road distance is 194.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington, including transfers.
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Norfolk Station (Amtrak), VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Washington.
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