There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Wake Forest 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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 7m$81–168Drive 151.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Wake Forestcar 151.3 mi
3h 26m$28–40Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
8h 8m$37–67Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
7h 13m$303–588
Norfolk to Wake Forest by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Wake Forest is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Wake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Wake Forest. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at Holding Ave at Brooks St via Norfolk, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Triangle Town Center P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Wake Forest station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Norfolk and Wake Forest is 267 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Wake Forest without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Norfolk to Wake Forest, including transfers.
Norfolk to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Wake Forest is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Wake Forest, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Raleigh Union Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform B in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- 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 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
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
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Norfolk to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Wake Forest is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Norfolk to Wake Forest.
There are 38+ hotels available in Wake Forest.