Directions to Renaissance Portsmouth — Reunion HQ
Renaissance Portsmouth‑Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
🧭 From Washington DC / Northern Virginia
- 1Take I-95 South from Washington DC / Northern Virginia toward Richmond, VA.
- 2At Richmond, take I-295 South (bypass) toward Norfolk / Virginia Beach to avoid downtown Richmond traffic.
- 3Merge onto I-64 East toward Norfolk. Follow through Williamsburg, Newport News, and Hampton.⏱ Allow approx. 3.5–4 hours from DC · Expect traffic Fri 3–7 PM
- 4Take Exit #299 onto I-264 West toward Portsmouth / Downtown Tunnel.
- 5Take the Downtown Tunnel (I-264 West) — stay in the right lane through the tunnel.⚠️ Tunnel height limit 13'6" — oversized vehicles use alternate route
- 6Take Exit 7 immediately after the tunnel — make a sharp right onto Crawford Street.
- ✓Turn right on Water Street. The Renaissance Hotel is on your left at 425 Water St. Parking garage is adjacent.
🧭 From Raleigh / Points South (I-95 North)
- 1Take I-95 North toward Richmond, then take Route 58 East toward Norfolk / Suffolk.
- 2Exit onto I-664 East toward Portsmouth / Downtown Portsmouth.
- 3Merge onto I-264 East. Follow through the Downtown Tunnel, then cross the Berkley Bridge.⏱ Approx. 4 hours from Raleigh
- 4Take Exit 7 — sharp right onto Crawford Street, then right on Water Street.
- ✓Renaissance Hotel is on your left at 425 Water St.
Directions to Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
🧭 From Washington DC / North (I-95 South)
- 1Take I-95 South to Richmond. Use I-295 South bypass around Richmond toward Norfolk.
- 2Take I-64 East through Williamsburg, Newport News, and Hampton into Norfolk.
- 3Take Exit #284 onto I-264 West toward Downtown Norfolk.
- 4Take Exit #9 — Waterside Drive into downtown Norfolk.
- 5On Waterside Dr, turn left onto E Main Street.
- ✓Norfolk Waterside Marriott is at 235 E Main St on your right.⚠️ No on-site self-parking — use Main Street Garage at 224 E Main St (0.1 mi)
🧭 From Raleigh / Points South
- 1Take I-95 North to Route 58 East toward Norfolk / Suffolk.
- 2Take I-664 East to I-264 East through the Downtown Tunnel and over the Berkley Bridge.
- 3Take Exit #9 — Waterside Drive into downtown Norfolk. Turn left on E Main Street.
- ✓Norfolk Waterside Marriott at 235 E Main St on your right.
Directions to Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510
🧭 From Washington DC / North (I-95 South)
- 1Take I-95 South to Richmond. Use I-295 South bypass toward Norfolk.
- 2Take I-64 East through Williamsburg, Newport News, and Hampton.
- 3Take Exit #284 onto I-264 West toward Downtown Norfolk.
- 4Take Exit #9 — Waterside Drive. Stay on Waterside Drive heading east along the waterfront.
- ✓Sheraton Norfolk Waterside is at 777 Waterside Dr directly on Waterside Drive.🅿️ Self-parking: Dominion Tower Garage · 999 Waterside Dr · Steps from hotel
🧭 From Raleigh / Points South
- 1Take I-95 North to Route 58 East, then I-664 East to I-264 East.
- 2Follow through the Downtown Tunnel and cross the Berkley Bridge. Take Exit #9 onto Waterside Drive.
- ✓Sheraton Norfolk Waterside is on Waterside Drive on your right.
Arriving by Air
✈️ Norfolk International Airport (ORF) — Primary Airport
Airport Address2200 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518 · 📞 757-857-7500
ORF → Renaissance PortsmouthApprox. 19–25 minutes · 9.5 miles · Take I-64 West to I-264 West, Downtown Tunnel, Exit 7 onto Crawford St, right on Water St.
ORF → Norfolk Marriott & SheratonApprox. 15–20 minutes · 9 miles · Take I-64 West to I-264 West, Exit 9 onto Waterside Drive.
Rideshare from ORFUber and Lyft pick up from the arrivals level. Estimated fare: $20–$40 depending on time and demand.
Rental Car from ORFAll major rental car companies available at Norfolk International. Recommended for exploring during the reunion weekend.
Airlines Serving ORFAmerican, Delta, Southwest, United, Allegiant, and Frontier all serve Norfolk International Airport.
✈️ Newport News/Williamsburg Airport (PHF) — Secondary
Airport Address900 Bland Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602 · 📞 757-877-0221
PHF → Renaissance PortsmouthApprox. 40–50 minutes · 30 miles · Take I-64 East toward Norfolk, then I-264 West through the Downtown Tunnel to Portsmouth.
Airlines Serving PHFAmerican Airlines and Avelo Airlines serve Newport News/Williamsburg Airport.
✈️ Washington Dulles International (IAD) — Major Regional Hub
IAD → Portsmouth / NorfolkApprox. 4–5 hours by car · Take I-66 East to I-95 South, then I-295 South to I-64 East toward Norfolk.
Fly IAD, Train to NorfolkSilver Line Metro from Dulles to Union Station, then Amtrak south to Norfolk. Total approx. 4–5 hours.
Arriving by Train or Bus
🚆 Amtrak — Norfolk Station (NFK)
Station Address280 Park Ave (Harbor Park), Norfolk, VA 23510 · 📞 757-446-9252
Routes Serving NorfolkDaily Amtrak service connects Norfolk to Richmond, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston via the Northeast Regional and Palmetto routes.
Station → Renaissance PortsmouthApprox. 10–15 minutes by Uber/Lyft ($10–$15) or take the HRT Elizabeth River Ferry from Waterside Marina to Portsmouth ($2).
Station → Norfolk HotelsApprox. 2–5 minutes by taxi ($8–$12) or The Tide light rail to MacArthur Square (Marriott) or Civic Plaza (Sheraton).
🚌 Greyhound Bus — Norfolk Station
Station Address900 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504 · 📞 800-231-2222
Routes & ConnectionsGreyhound connects Norfolk to Washington DC, Richmond, Raleigh, and major cities along the East Coast.
Station → HotelsApprox. 1.4 miles from Waterside District. 5–10 minutes by taxi ($8–$12) or rideshare.
Getting Around Locally
⛴️ Elizabeth River Ferry — Portsmouth ↔ Norfolk
RouteHRT Paddlewheel Ferry connects Waterside Marina (Norfolk) to North Landing & High Street (Portsmouth) — steps from the Renaissance Hotel.
Fare$2 each way · Cash or contactless payment · Wheelchair accessible · Bicycles welcome
ScheduleMon–Fri: 5:45 AM – 11:45 PM · Sat: 10:15 AM – 11:45 PM · Sun: 10:15 AM – 9:45 PM · Every 30 minutes
🚋 The Tide Light Rail — Downtown Norfolk
About The TideHampton Roads' light rail system runs 7.5 miles through Norfolk with 11 stops — 5 within the downtown corridor.
Key Stops Near HotelsMacArthur Square — Norfolk Marriott (1 block) · Civic Plaza — Sheraton (1 block) · Harbor Park — Amtrak Station
Fare & Schedule$2 per ride · Runs every 20 minutes · Daily service
🚕 Rideshare & Taxi
Uber & LyftBoth services are widely available throughout Portsmouth and Norfolk. Average ride between the two cities: $10–$20.
Yellow Cab of Norfolk📞 757-622-3232 · Available 24/7 throughout Hampton Roads.
F.R.E.D. (Free Ride Every Day)Free on-demand electric shuttle in downtown Norfolk. 📞 757-478-7233 · Tue–Thu 11 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–11:30 PM
Travel Tips
Plan ahead for a smooth arrival
- If driving from DC or Northern Virginia, leave by noon on Friday July 24 to avoid peak I-95 South / I-64 traffic which backs up 3–7 PM.
- The Downtown Tunnel on I-264 has a 13'6" height restriction — RVs, camper vans, and tall vehicles must use the alternate route via the Berkley Bridge.
- The I-295 bypass around Richmond saves significant time — always take the bypass instead of driving through downtown Richmond on I-95.
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the closest airport — just 19–25 minutes from the Renaissance Hotel.
- Amtrak connects directly to Norfolk from Washington DC in about 4.5 hours — a stress-free alternative to driving.
- The Elizabeth River Ferry ($2) is the best way to travel between the Renaissance Portsmouth and the Norfolk hotels.
- Save hotel front desk numbers before leaving home — Renaissance: 📞 757-673-3000 · Marriott: 📞 757-627-4200 · Sheraton: 📞 757-622-6664