There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Appalachian Trail by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORF - ROA
- Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi
4h 48m$170–480Drive 278.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Appalachian Trailcar 278.7 mi
6h 3m$51–74Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
- Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi
9h 15m$169–274Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
12h 19m$85–121Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane ORF - LWB
- Take the taxi from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Appalachian Trailtaxi
6h 30m$195–530Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Fredericksburg Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
12h 25m$112–194
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Appalachian Trail is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Appalachian Trail is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 48m and costs $170 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Appalachian Trail. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Perry Street Slip 1 via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center and 3rd St Station Slip D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Norfolk and Appalachian Trail is 258 miles. The road distance is 280.3 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Appalachian Trail without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 9h 15m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Norfolk to Appalachian Trail, including transfers.
Norfolk to Appalachian Trail bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Appalachian Trail bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Appalachian Trail is 280 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Norfolk to Appalachian Trail.
There are 55+ hotels available in Appalachian Trail.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dntc to Appalachian Trail via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center, 3rd St Station Slip D, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Fredericksburg Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $95–140
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
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