There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Germantown by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 33m$86–462Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
7h 8m$36–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 13m$77–154Drive 215.1 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Germantowncar 215.1 mi
3h 50m$40–57Fly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 3m$66–321
Norfolk to Germantown by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Germantown is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Germantown is to fly and subway which takes 2h 33m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Norfolk and Germantown is 183 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Germantown without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Norfolk to Germantown, including transfers.
Norfolk to Germantown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Germantown is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Germantown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Norfolk to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Germantown is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Norfolk to Germantown.
There are 114+ hotels available in Germantown.