There are 8 ways to get from South Orange to Norfolk by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane EWR - ORF
3h 43m$100–516Bus via Virginia Beach (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
11h 19m$53–87Bus
- Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 107
- Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Norfolk, VA - Best Squarebus Sprinter Bus
9h 43m$62–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
10h 1m$101–265Drive 342.1 mi
- Drive from South Orange to Norfolkcar 342.1 mi
6h 59m$63–91Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane JFK - ORF
3h 50m$103–482Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane LGA - ORF
4h 30m$122–660Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
4h 58m$126–1,203
South Orange to Norfolk by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Orange to Norfolk is to bus via Virginia Beach which costs $50 - $90 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from South Orange to Norfolk is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from South Orange to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Valley St At 1St St and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Times Square – 37th St. and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from South Orange station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Norfolk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between South Orange and Norfolk is 306 miles. The road distance is 344.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Orange to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from South Orange to Norfolk, including transfers.
South Orange to Norfolk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Valley St At 1St St station.
South Orange to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from South Orange to Norfolk is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 43m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley St At 1St St to Nsu Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Times Square – 37th St., Norfolk, VA - Best Square, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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Booking & Getting There
South Orange to Norfolk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
South Orange to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Orange to Norfolk is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from South Orange to Norfolk.
There are 305+ hotels available in Norfolk.



