There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis 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 to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane STL - ORF
5h 32m$158–734Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane STL - PHF
10h 14m$102–506Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
29h 36m$309–764Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608
29h 44m$183–293Drive 902.4 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Norfolkcar 902.4 mi
15h 14m$165–238Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
31h 7m$231–438
St. Louis to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Norfolk is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 36m.
The distance between St. Louis and Norfolk is 808 miles. The road distance is 907.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 29h 36m and costs $300 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from St. Louis to Norfolk, including transfers.
St. Louis to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $800 and takes 29h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 29h 44m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 29h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 12:30 AM in St. Louis and 1:30 AM in Norfolk.
St. Louis to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Norfolk is 908 miles. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from St. Louis to Norfolk.
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