There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Arlington County by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 10m$80–450Drive 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$72–144Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h 39m$52–77Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
1h 51m$62–313Fly 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 Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
2h 49m$79–393
Norfolk to Arlington County by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 10m and costs $80 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Arlington via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
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 $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Norfolk to Arlington County, including transfers.
Norfolk to Arlington County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
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 10m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 39m.
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 $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Arlington County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
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.
There are 1526+ hotels available in Arlington County.