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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 44m
    $89–180

  2. Drive 195 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Virginia Beachcar car 195 mi
    3h 59m
    $36–52

  3. Bus via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    8h 8m
    $44–78

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane RDU - ORF
    6h 18m
    $300–586

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    8h 24m
    $40–70

Cary to Virginia Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Cary to Parks & 19Th via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Virginia Beach via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 8h 8m.

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