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How to get fromNorfolk to South Bostonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to South Boston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORF - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain train
    4h 14m
    $174–446

  2. Bus via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus bus Hampton
    2. Take the bus from NYC Downtown to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2611
    13h 56m
    $62–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    13h 12m
    $170–430

  4. Drive  557.7 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to South Bostoncar car 557.7 mi
    11h 4m
    $102–147

  5. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORF - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    5h 18m
    $211–499

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0355
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    15h 45m
    $102–177

Norfolk to South Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $170–430 and the journey takes 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Boston via Virginia Beach & Poplar Hall, Norfolk , New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway, and NYC Downtown in around 13h 56m.

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