There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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 William P. Hobby Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ORF - HOU
- Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
6h 54m$208–685Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Newport Newsbus
- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
34h 22m$299–495Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
41h 34m$470–1,008Drive 1,362.6 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Galvestoncar 1,362.6 mi
23h 40m$249–360Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ORF - IAH
- Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
6h 49m$234–738Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
- Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
44h 52m$506–1,150
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Galveston is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 23h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Galveston is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 49m and costs $230 - $750.
The distance between Norfolk and Galveston is 1266 miles. The road distance is 1370.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Galveston without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 34h 22m and costs $290 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Norfolk to Galveston, including transfers.
Galveston is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 2:16 AM in Norfolk and 1:16 AM in Galveston.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Galveston is 1371 miles. It takes approximately 23h 40m to drive from Norfolk to Galveston.
There are 1245+ hotels available in Galveston.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?
There is no direct connection from Norfolk to Galveston. However, you can take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Newport News, walk to Newport News, take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, walk to Richmond, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Norfolk to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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