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Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 East Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510

Norfolk, Virginia is called the city on the water, which can easily be reached via plane, car, bus, or train. If traveling by car, plan for the many bridges and tunnels that you may encounter, as well as potential tolls. Summarized PDF details can be found here.

Local Information
City – Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Local Currency – US Dollar (For currency exchange, please see this currency converter tool.)
Time Zone – Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4h)


Domestic and International Travel in the US (COVID-19/Vaccination Rules)

NOTE: It is very important that travelers are aware of the CDC Rules for Travel to/within the United States.  In particular, non-U.S. Citizen, non-U.S. Immigrants are required to demonstrate proof of vaccination (as of Nov 2022).

These are subject to change in response to the COVID-19 situation nationwide, so check in before you travel.


Getting to the Conference Venue (Norfolk Waterside Marriott)

By Plane

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the major airport serving coastal Virginia and northeast North Carolina. Airlines servicing ORF are Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. Travel to the Waterside District of Norfolk takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes. 

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
2200 Norview Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
+1 (757) 857-3351

A major hub close by is Washington Dulles International which is conveniently located a few hours (~4-5 hours depending on method of ground transportation) away from Norfolk, Virginia. Dulles International offers 98 nonstop U.S. Destinations and 52 nonstop International Destinations. You can rent a car at any of these airports and drive to Norfolk, Virginia. There are tunnels and bridges, as well as potential tolls along the route, so please plan accordingly. You can also utilize other methods of ground transportation, such as Amtrak or Greyhound.

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
1 Saarinen Circle
Dulles, VA 20166
+1 (703) 572-2700

Alternatively, you can also fly into Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC or Richmond International in Richmond, Virginia. You can rent a car at any of these airports and drive to Norfolk, Virginia. There are tunnels and bridges, as well as potential tolls along the route, so please plan accordingly. You can also utilize other methods of ground transportation, such as Amtrak or Greyhound.

Reagan National Airport (DCA)
1 Aviation Circle
Arlington, VA 22202
+1 (703) 417-8000

Richmond International Airport (RIC) 
1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Dr.
Richmond, VA 23250
+1 (804) 737-9622


By Car 

From Washington DC Airports

  • Driving directions from Dulles to the Norfolk Waterside Marriott can be found here (note: there are tolls, but you can choose directions without tolls – drive time will be longer): Directions
  • Driving directions from Reagan to the Norfolk Waterside Marriott can be found here (note: there are tolls, but you can choose directions without tolls – drive time will be longer): Directions
    • It is approx. a 3.5 hour drive from D.C. to Norfolk without traffic
    • This time can increase significantly due to traffic, especially in the evening (between 3-7pm EST), please plan accordingly

Dulles International rental car information can be found here.

Reagan National rental car information can be found here.

From Richmond Airport

  • Driving directions from Richmond to the Norfolk Waterside Marriott can be found here (note: the Hampton Roads Bridge tunnel can make the drive time longer depending upon traffic): Directions
    • It is approx. a 1.5 hour drive from Richmond to Norfolk without traffic
    • This time can increase significantly due to traffic, especially in the evening (between 3-7pm EST), please plan accordingly

Richmond International rental car information can be found here.


By Train

Amtrak has a station located 1 mile to the Waterside District of Norfolk, Virginia. Travel time is 5 to 10 minutes by vehicle or a 20 minute walk. A list of Norfolk taxi companies can be found below, taxi fare is approximately $6 - $10 plus gratuity.

Norfolk Amtrak Station (NFK)
Harbor Park
280 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
+1 (757) 446-9252

Amtrak also has a station in Arlington, Virginia. Washington DC. You can get from either airport to the main station, where both Amtrak and Greyhound are located:

Alexandria/VRE Amtrak Station (ALX)
110 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22301-2752

Reagan International Airport to Alexandria station:

  • Travel time via taxi or rideshare will be about 15-20 minutes. Fares will be about $16, excluding tip.
  • Travel time via multiple metro and city bus (about 22-25 minutes).

Dulles International Airport to Alexandria Station

  • Travel time via taxi or rideshare will be about 45-50 minutes. Fares will be about $70, excluding tip.
  • There are not any options via metro or city bus.

By Bus

Greyhound has a station located 1.4 miles to the Waterside District of Norfolk. Travel time is 5 to 10 minutes by vehicle or a 25 minute walk. A list of Norfolk taxi companies can be found below, taxi fare is approximately $6 - $10 plus gratuity.

Greyhound Bus Station
900 E. Brambleton Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
+1 (800) 231-2222


Greyhound in Washington DC can be found in Union Station.

Union Station (Washington DC)
50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Washington DC, 20002
+1 (202) 289-1908

Travel time from Dulles Airport via taxi or rideshare is approximately 50 mins, depending upon traffic. Fares will range from $60 - $70, excluding tip and toll fare. There are no bus or metro lines from Dulles to Union Station.

Travel time from Reagan via taxi or rideshare is approximately 15 mins, depending upon traffic. Fares will range from $15 - $20, excluding tip. Additionally, you can take a bus or metro lines (note: you must purchase a $10 card to ride metro, this is separate from the actual fares for travel). Travel time is about 35 mins, depending upon traffic.


Ground Transportation to/from Norfolk International Airport

Rental Car (6am – Last arriving flights) - On-site rental car reservation desks are located in the Arrivals Terminal on Level 1. Hours of operation: 4:30 AM until last arriving flight nightly. Rental car pickup is located on Level G – Garage A. Rental car return is located on Level 2 – Garage A. 

Alamo +1 (757) 857-5384 +1 (888) 233-8749
Avis +1 (757) 855-1945 +1 (800) 352-7900
Budget +1 (757) 313-8241 +1 (800) 214-6094
Dollar +1 (757) 857-3902 +1 (800) 800-5252
Enterprise +1 (757) 855-1329 +1 (855) 266-9565
Hertz +1 (757) 857-1261 +1 (800) 654-4173
National +1 (757) 857-5384 +1 (844) 393-9989

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxi (24 hours)- Taxi fare is approximately $25 per trip plus gratuity. Additional charges are applied for additional passengers. 

Black and White +1 (757) 853-7777
City Wide Cabs +1 (757) 858-8294
Coastal Ride +1 (757) 853-7777
Duke Cab Co. +1 (757) 202-3564
East Side Cabs +1 (757) 718-0937
Eden Cab Co. +1 (757) 724-5555
Norfolk Checker +1 (757) 855-3333
Oceanside Executive +1 (757) 455-7602
Southside Cab Co. +1 (757) 423-0154
Waterside Taxi Company Inc. +1 (757) 531-6430
Yellow Cab of Norfolk +1 (757) 857-8888

 

Rideshare (24 hours) - pickup located outside Door 5 in the Arrivals Terminal.

Uber
Lyft


Getting Around Norfolk

Bicycling - The City's expansion of the Bikeshare program, installation and designation of new bike lanes and routes, as well as the continual installation of bicycle parking throughout the City are just a few of the initiatives that make Norfolk a Bike Friendly Community.

Norfolk Bicycle Network Map
Norfolk Bicycle Resources

 

E-Scooters - To find a Lime near you, simply open the Lime app. You'll automatically be taken to the map screen, showing all available Lime vehicles and pricing in your area.

 

Hampton Roads transit – local bus and light rail (The Tide) system. You can purchase a single ticket or a GoPass, that allows you to ride as many times as you want within the period of the GoPass. You can purchase while on board, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVM), or at some retail outlets, such as 7-Eleven or Food Lion.

Norfolk Routes/Schedules
Fares

Parking - Find parking or download the parking app. Rates range from $1.50/hour to $13/day.

Rideshare - see rideshare information under ground transportation to/from airport.

Taxi – see taxi information under ground transportation to/from airport.

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