There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Surf City by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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 Wilmington International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane ORF - ILM
- Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Surf Citytaxi
4h 26m$385–720Drive 211.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Surf Citycar 211.1 mi
4h 30m$39–56Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Surf Citytaxi
8h 40m$172–275Train, bus, taxi via Fayetteville
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
- Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Surf Citytaxi
9h 20m$169–300Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane ORF - OAJ
- Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Surf Citytaxi
4h 36m$165–490Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0658s
- Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Surf Citytaxi
8h 50m$107–162
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Surf City is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Surf City is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 26m and costs $380 - $750.
The distance between Norfolk and Surf City is 245 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Surf City without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 40m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Norfolk to Surf City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Surf City is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Norfolk to Surf City.
There are 735+ hotels available in Surf City.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Surf City, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Norfolk to Surf City. However, you can take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), then take the taxi to Surf City. Alternatively, you can take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the bus to Wilmington Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Surf City.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $65–100
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
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