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How to get fromNorfolk to Nashvilleby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Nashville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ORF - BNA
    2h 49m
    $102–442

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 47m
    $149–279

  3. Train, bus via Roanoke

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 4m
    $211–434

  4. Drive 670.3 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Nashvillecar car 670.3 mi
    12h 5m
    $123–177

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 23m
    $133–237

Norfolk to Nashville by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 600.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nashville (BNA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princess Anne & Chapel to Nashville Bus Station via Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 18h 23m.

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