There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MSP - ORF
4h 28m$178–784Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
32h 13m$359–835Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
38h 4m$235–381Drive 1,240.6 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Norfolkcar 1,240.6 mi
21h 31m$227–327Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
37h 7m$340–762
Saint Paul to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Norfolk is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Dntc via Chicago Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Norfolk is 1064 miles. The road distance is 1247.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 32h 13m and costs $350 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Saint Paul to Norfolk, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $850 and takes 32h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $390 and takes 38h 4m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 32h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Saint Paul. It is currently 10:39 PM in Saint Paul and 11:39 PM in Norfolk.
Saint Paul to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Norfolk is 1248 miles. It takes approximately 21h 31m to drive from Saint Paul to Norfolk.
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