There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Norfolk by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, 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.
Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
4h 27m$149–852Drive 282.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Norfolkcar 282.9 mi
6h 15m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608
8h 34m$53–92Bus, train via Washington
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
9h 27m$161–857Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Reading to Newarkbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane EWR - ORF
5h 7m$147–673Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
5h 29m$141–1,298Bus, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
6h 24m$171–1,505Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 57m$201–327Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus
10h 36m$58–91
Reading to Norfolk by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Norfolk is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Norfolk is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Reading and Norfolk is 286 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Reading to Norfolk, including transfers.
Reading to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Norfolk is 285 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Reading to Norfolk.
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What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reading to Nsu Station via Philadelphia Bus Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Reading to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
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