There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to National Mall by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
1h 29m$82–454Drive 193 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Smithsonian Institutioncar 193 mi
3h 22m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 38m$72–143Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
6h 22m$57–82Fly 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 8m$62–313Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
2h 36m$79–393
Norfolk to National Mall by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to National Mall is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to National Mall is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $80 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to National Mall station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Washington Union Station via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to National Mall. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Norfolk and National Mall is 155 miles. The road distance is 194.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to National Mall without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Norfolk to National Mall, including transfers.
Norfolk to National Mall bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to National Mall train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to National Mall is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $80 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and National Mall, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to National Mall bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Norfolk to National Mall train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to National Mall is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Norfolk to National Mall.
There are 1526+ hotels available in National Mall.