There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Norfolk by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 from Tampa
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane TPA - ORF
4h 3m$178–513Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
20h 49m$129–218Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
21h 53m$266–588Drive 789.2 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Norfolkcar 789.2 mi
13h 49m$144–208Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCO - ORF
5h 58m$150–461
Tampa to Norfolk by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Norfolk is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 20h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Orlando Bus Station, Richmond and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.
The distance between Tampa and Norfolk is 739 miles. The road distance is 793.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 20h 49m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Tampa to Norfolk, including transfers.
Tampa to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 20h 49m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 21h 53m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Nsu Station via Orlando Bus Station, Richmond, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 20h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Orlando to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Orlando to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Tampa to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Norfolk is 794 miles. It takes approximately 13h 49m to drive from Tampa to Norfolk.
Book your Tampa to Norfolk train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Tampa to Norfolk bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 307+ hotels available in Norfolk.




