VA → DC · about 147 miles
Norfolk to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 13 direct buses and trains a week from Norfolk to Washington. The fastest takes 4 hours 29 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:59 AM and the last at 4:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 13
- Fastest trip
- 4h 29m
- First departure
- 8:59 AM
- Last departure
- 4:05 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:59 AM | 1:28 PM | 4h 29m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Norfolk to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:45 AM New | 4:20 PM | 4h 35m | Daily | Norfolk to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:59 PM | 5:37 PM | 4h 38m | Daily | Norfolk to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:04 PM | 5:41 PM | 4h 37m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Norfolk to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 8:48 PM | 4h 43m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Norfolk to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Norfolk Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Norfolk
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Norfolk
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Norfolk to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 29 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 38 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Norfolk to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 4:05 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Norfolk to Washington?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Norfolk?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Norfolk Amtrak station and Norfolk bus stop.