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Trips per day126
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About Norfolk

A trip to Norfolk, VA will take your breath away. Sail away from its shores and just let the wind take you to a place of calm and quiet where you can shed your worries.

There are so many things to do in and around the coastal city of Norfolk. Start off with its main historic landmark, the 400-year-old port that houses the most extensive naval base in the world. Other history-rich areas worth visiting include St. Paul's Episcopal Church and MacArthur Memorial.

If you crave some water adventures, remember that you can always sail, fish, swim, kayak, and cruise in Norfolk. You can also sign up for the Naval Base Tour or visit the Nauticus Museum and Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Finally, don't forget to spend a day or two at the beach to rejuvenate your soul.

Arts and entertainment, nightlife, and shopping are thriving in Norfolk, too. If you wish to enjoy some live performances, visit the Harrison Opera house. Nightlife is always at its best downtown, particularly at Baxter's or Scotty Quixx. If you plan to do some shopping, the Selden Market offers the most eclectic selections of all.

Walking is the best mode of transportation in Norfolk, but there's also the Tide, which is the city's light rail system that can take you to your destination faster. It runs a 7.5-mile-long route that covers pretty much the entire downtown area with its 11 stops. Both Amtrak train service and bus service from carriers like Greyhound and OurBus make Norfolk easy to travel to for your next trip.

What train companies travel to Norfolk, Virginia?

Located in Virginia, Norfolk is accessible by train from 35 other cities. You can choose from 126 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Norfolk on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Coach tickets to Norfolk are also available..

Train companies serving Norfolk

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak25410h 28m£91.36
Amtrak Northeast Regional427h 8m£83.03
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. The Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

Which train carrier has the best service to Norfolk?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Norfolk by train with Amtrak Northeast Regional giving them a 4.4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Norfolk taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Norfolk punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Northeast Regional has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Norfolk, rating them a 4.3 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

£11.62 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Norfolk, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Norfolk. In the last month, trains from Petersburg to Norfolk had the lowest average price at £11.62.

The main train station in Norfolk is Harbor Park Station. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Norfolk.

The closest airport to Norfolk is Norfolk Intl Airport (ORF), it is located 5.6 miles from the city center of Norfolk.
Norfolk is the third most popular destination for train trips in Virginia. It also ranks number 64 in United States. Norfolk ranks number 11 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Norfolk via train service. On average 77 direct daily train trips serve Norfolk.
The population of Norfolk is 246393. Norfolk ranks number 2 in terms of population in Virginia and number 93 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Norfolk range from for a short trip to Norfolk, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Norfolk starts at , and a longer trip by train to Norfolk can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as £26.
People who take the train to Norfolk are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Norfolk easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Norfolk is Harbor Park Station, located just 0.7 miles away. Select Harbor Park Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Norfolk. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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