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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Virginia Beach by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 6m
    $27–45

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 10m
    $102–214

  3. Drive 174.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Virginia Beachcar car 174.7 mi
    3h 8m
    $32–47

  4. Fly from Charlottesville

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHO - ORF
    4h 38m
    $103–389

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 40m
    $41–62

  6. Bus, train, line 020 bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Rd Station to Parks & 19Thbus bus 020 / ...
    7h 33m
    $56–110

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    5h 41m
    $124–599

Charlottesville to Virginia Beach by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Virginia Beach via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, and Richmond in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Alexandria, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 9h 10m.

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