There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Carytrain Floridian / ...
6h 29m$84–177Drive 176.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Raleigh, NCcar 176.7 mi
3h 30m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 49m$38–68Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 53m$303–588
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd via Norfolk, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Plaza West Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Cary via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Norfolk and Raleigh, NC is 261 miles. The road distance is 177.7 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC, including transfers.
Norfolk to Raleigh, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Raleigh, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Cary, Cary Depot, and Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Greyhound-us also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Raleigh, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Norfolk to Raleigh, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Raleigh, NC is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Norfolk to Raleigh, NC.
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