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How to get fromNorfolk to Smithsonian Institutionby plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Smithsonian Institution by plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORF - DCA
    1h 36m
    $87–483

  2. Drive  193 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norfolk to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 193 mi
    3h 22m
    $36–51

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 31m
    $55–127

  4. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORF - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2h 14m
    $72–373

  5. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORF - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    2h 33m
    $74–373

Norfolk to Smithsonian Institution by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, 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 $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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