There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Kentucky by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, 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 Tri-State Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane ORF - HTS
4h 11m$119–445Fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORF - LEX
6h 19m$92–422Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
23h 9m$153–240Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
25h 52m$530–825Drive 644.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Louisvillecar 644.8 mi
11h 5m$118–170Fly to Covington
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Covington (CVG)plane ORF - CVG
4h 59m$128–635Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORF - SDF
5h 15m$146–783
Norfolk to Kentucky by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Kentucky is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Louisville, KY via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center and Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
The distance between Norfolk and Kentucky is 384 miles. The road distance is 648.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 23h 9m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Norfolk to Kentucky, including transfers.
Norfolk to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 23h 9m.
Norfolk to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Kentucky is 649 miles. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Norfolk to Kentucky.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Kentucky, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Louisville, KY via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Nashville in around 23h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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