What is the distance between Norfolk and Washington?

It's about 238 km (148 miles) from Norfolk to Washington.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Norfolk to Washington?

Buses departing from Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station in Norfolk will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Bus Norfolk to Washington from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Norfolk to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Cheapest
	9:00am	Norfolk	3h 55m	12:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	10:15pm	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	2:15am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:00pm	Norfolk	16h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	11:05am	Norfolk	5h 15m	4:20pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Washington on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	CheapestFastest
	10:15pm	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	2:15am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	5h 34m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:00pm	Norfolk	16h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	11:05am	Norfolk	5h 15m	4:20pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Washington on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50pm	Norfolk	4h 35m	12:25am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:30am	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
	7:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	5h 21m	12:36pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:00pm	Norfolk	16h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	11:05am	Norfolk	5h 15m	4:20pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Washington on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00am	Norfolk	3h 55m	12:55pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	9:30am	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:00pm	Norfolk	16h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	11:05am	Norfolk	5h 15m	4:20pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:15pm	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	2:15am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50pm	Norfolk	4h 35m	12:25am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:00am	Norfolk	3h 55m	12:55pm	Union Station	Fastest
	9:30am	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	5h 34m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:00pm	Norfolk	16h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Washington on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:45am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	11h	5:45pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:30am	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	5h 34m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	5h 34m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Washington on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50pm	Norfolk	4h 35m	12:25am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:30am	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
	10:15pm	5859 E Virginia Beach Blvd (Hardee's)	4h	2:15am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	5h 34m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:00pm	Norfolk	16h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Norfolk to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 4 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 32mAverage Duration

238 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $195	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$54 - $211	Average Duration4h 32m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Norfolk and Washington?

Stops in Norfolk

A
Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
280 Park Avenue. Norfolk, VA 23510
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B
Best Square Shopping Center Bus Stop
415 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502, Elegante Dominican Beauty Salon between Military Hwy and Briar Hill Road
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

According to multiple positive reviews, Amtrak provides excellent service with on-time departures and comfortable rides. However, some passengers have experienced delays of up to 30 minutes and uncomfortable temperatures onboard. Overall, customers appreciate the cozy and well-managed environment during their trips.

Amtrak Norfolk Washington recent customer reviews

The train and our seats were excellent. We left on time and arrived on time and in comfort.

John M.

October 11, 2023

My trip on Amtrak was very good. We left on time, the ride was quite and peaceful.

Robert B.

October 4, 2023

Will ride again. Pleasant trip. DC station staff not helpful. Train staff first-rate though. WiFi mostly off-line.

Rodney G.

September 6, 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 21 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.1 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $42, with the trip lasting on average 250.

Greyhound Norfolk Washington recent customer reviews

The staff was very polite. I believe they did everything they could to accommodate me because of issues they were experiencing with bus delay

Veryl S.

September 12, 2019

35 Minuten Delay in Richmond- no announcement. Not on the Display. The driver would Not accept our webtickets, which were accepted at the check in counter. Boarding at another Gate as shown on the Display. Horrible für tourists as we are.

Wilhelm T.

September 22, 2018

Bys was delayed 45 min at Richmond and bus driver very unprofessional, she eating meals while driving and snacks that distracted her driving then using both hands to transfer ice from one cup to another. Bus needed air fresheners also.

Armando S.

July 14, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Norfolk and Washington?
It's about 238 km (148 miles) from Norfolk to Washington.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Norfolk to Washington?
Buses departing from Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station in Norfolk will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$106

11-26

$126

Today

$65

11-28

$64

11-29

$57

11-30

$59

12-01

$48

12-02

$60

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $244 for a bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.