There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane STL - ORF
3h 47m$128–584Train (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$410–838Bus, 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
30h 47m$255–506Drive 902.4 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Norfolkcar 902.4 mi
15h 14m$165–238Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
31h 4m$184–335
St. Louis to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 3h 47m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Dntc via Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 4m.
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 $410 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 3h 47m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 29h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 31h 4m.
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) 4 times a day. 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 4:27 AM in St. Louis and 5:27 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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