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How to get fromArlington to Virginia Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Dallas

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DAL - ORF
    6h 4m
    $241–686

  2. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly, line 035 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DFW - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    6h 42m
    $141–588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    34h 14m
    $219–433

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 3h
    $632–1,368

  5. Drive 1,365.8 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington to Virginia Beachcar car 1,365.8 mi
    23h 8m
    $250–360

Arlington to Virginia Beach by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration34h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Dallas (DAL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arlington to Virginia Beach via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 34h 14m.

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