There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 18m$109–494Bus via Ridgewood
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ridgewoodbus
- Take the bus from Ridgewood Park and Ride South to Broadway & Chambers Stbus
- Take the bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk bus Nyc
21h 41m$105–243Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Norfolkbus
21h 38m$141–257Train
- 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$251–671Drive 687.9 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Norfolkcar 687.9 mi
13h 18m$158–228
Ottawa to Norfolk by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Norfolk is to bus via Ridgewood which costs $100 - $250 and takes 21h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Montreal, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
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 602 miles. The road distance is 691.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 21h 38m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ottawa to Norfolk, including transfers.
Ottawa to Norfolk bus services, operated by Orléans Express, 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 18m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 21h 38m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $700 and takes 23h 56m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Norfolk, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Civic Plaza Station via Montréal, Montreal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 21h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Norfolk bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Montréal 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.
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