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

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There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Gainesville by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORF - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus
    3h 23m
    $98–484

  2. Drive 183 mi

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    1. Drive from Norfolk to Gainesvillecar car 183 mi
    3h 29m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 2m
    $101–187

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus 622
    7h 34m
    $43–68

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORF - IAD
    3h 40m
    $91–359

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORF - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus
    4h 37m
    $86–407

Norfolk to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St in around 7h 34m.

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