There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Bethesda 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 56m$89–497Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
7h 13m$35–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 54m$125–191Drive 199.3 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Bethesdacar 199.3 mi
3h 38m$37–53Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 31m$74–386Fly 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 42m$74–925
Norfolk to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Bethesda is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Bethesda is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $85 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Norfolk and Bethesda is 164 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Norfolk to Bethesda, including transfers.
Norfolk to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Bethesda is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $85 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 4h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, 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 $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Norfolk to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Bethesda is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Norfolk to Bethesda.
Book your Norfolk to Bethesda bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1362+ hotels available in Bethesda.