There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane YOW - ORF
6h 25m$94–404Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
18h 41m$206–399Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Norfolktrain
23h 56m$291–721Drive 687.9 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Norfolkcar 687.9 mi
13h 18m$158–228Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Delaware State University - 1200 N Dupont Hwybus
- Take the bus from Dover to Norfolk bus Nyc
19h 10m$138–221Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Norfolkbus
20h 43m$133–332
Ottawa to Norfolk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Norfolk is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Dntc via Midtown - 400 8th Ave, Dover and Virginia Beach & Burling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Norfolk via Montreal Central Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
The distance between Ottawa and Norfolk is 599 miles. The road distance is 691.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 41m and costs $200 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Ottawa to Norfolk, including transfers.
Ottawa to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Norfolk train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 23h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 10m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Norfolk, VA, USA?
United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Norfolk via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 23h 56m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Toronto, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- rockledgebus.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Delaware State University - 1200 N Dupont Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.rockledgebus.com
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Dover to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Ottawa to Norfolk train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Norfolk is 692 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Ottawa to Norfolk.
Book your Ottawa to Norfolk train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Ottawa to Norfolk bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 291+ hotels available in Norfolk.













