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How to get fromNorfolk to Amherstby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Amherst by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    7h 5m
    $72–146

  2. Drive 192.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norfolk to Amherstcar car 192.1 mi
    3h 50m
    $36–51

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 37m
    $128–286

  4. Fly to Charlottesville, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORF - CHO
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    5h 40m
    $112–415

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    7h 59m
    $41–83

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORF - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    5h 27m
    $93–365

  7. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane ORF - LYH
    6h 49m
    $86–387

Norfolk to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Norfolk to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Alexandria, Lynchburg, and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville in around 7h 59m.

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