There are 5 ways to get from State College to Norfolk by plane, 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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SCE - ORF
4h 55m$73–335Drive 356.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Norfolkcar 356.7 mi
7h 16m$66–94Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
11h 53m$101–210Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
12h 36m$144–895Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
13h 24m$72–128
State College to Norfolk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Norfolk is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Dntc via Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between State College and Norfolk is 302 miles. The road distance is 358.8 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 53m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from State College to Norfolk, including transfers.
State College to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 24m.
State College to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Norfolk is 359 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from State College to Norfolk.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Dntc via Philadelphia Bus Station, Virginia Beach, and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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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