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How to get fromBristol to Virginia Beachby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane TRI - ORF
    5h 21m
    $127–416

  2. Drive 397.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Virginia Beachcar car 397.5 mi
    7h 44m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Christiansburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    3. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    13h 33m
    $93–154

  4. Bus, train via Arlington

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    16h 57m
    $176–354

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Washington Union Stationbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    13h 41m
    $93–141

Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 379.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Bristol, TN, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Virginia Beach via Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot and Washington Union Station in around 13h 41m.

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