There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Portsmouth by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
1h 25m$97–535Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
4h 46m$35–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
4h 48m$65–150Drive 192.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Portsmouthcar 192.8 mi
3h 25m$36–51Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 6m$72–343Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
2h 59m$77–935
Washington to Portsmouth by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Portsmouth is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Portsmouth is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Portsmouth station. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Washington and Portsmouth is 153 miles. The road distance is 193.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Portsmouth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Washington to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Washington to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Washington to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Portsmouth is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 46m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Washington to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Portsmouth is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Washington to Portsmouth.
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