There are 4 ways to get from Wake Forest to Norfolk by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 7m$38–68Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wake Forest to Norfolkcar 151.6 mi
3h 26m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 10m$80–172Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
7h 1m$304–588
Wake Forest to Norfolk by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wake Forest to Norfolk is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Wake Forest to Norfolk is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wake Forest to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Elm Ave at White St and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Triangle Town Center Mall at Orvis, Raleigh Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Wake Forest station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Wake Forest and Norfolk is 215 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wake Forest to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Wake Forest to Norfolk, including transfers.
Wake Forest to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Wake Forest to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Wake Forest to Norfolk is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Wake Forest, NC, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm Ave at White St to Norfolk via Union Station - Bus Platform B, Raleigh Union Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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 Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Wake Forest to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Wake Forest to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wake Forest to Norfolk is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Wake Forest to Norfolk.
There are 320+ hotels available in Norfolk.







