There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Arlington County by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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 17m$85–470Drive 190.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Arlington Countycar 190.5 mi
3h 22m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 15m$57–139Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
1h 56m$72–373Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
2h 49m$69–363
Norfolk to Arlington County by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Arlington County is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Arlington County is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Norfolk and Arlington County is 150 miles. The road distance is 191.7 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Arlington County without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Norfolk to Arlington County, including transfers.
Norfolk to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Arlington County is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $85 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 4h 15m.
Norfolk to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Arlington County is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Norfolk to Arlington County.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Arlington County, VA, 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 Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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