There are 6 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City by plane, bus, subway, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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 Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
3h 11m$79–352Drive 237 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth Citycar 237 mi
4h 28m$44–63Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
5h 16m$106–558Train, taxi
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citytaxi
7h 32m$189–296Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus Greyhound US0654s / ...
7h 45m$51–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Elizabeth City237 mi
4h 28m
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City is to fly and bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Elizabeth City via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Elizabeth City is 214 miles. The road distance is 238.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 32m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Elizabeth City.
There are 23+ hotels available in Elizabeth City.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, NC, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Elizabeth City via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Arlington, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Elizabeth City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











