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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Virginia Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 21m
    $64–116

  2. Drive 174.7 mi

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

  3. 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
    $42–69

  4. Fly from Charlottesville

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHO - ORF
    4h 38m
    $98–359

  5. 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
    $110–217

  6. 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
    $121–561

Charlottesville to Virginia Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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 W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, and Richmond in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours.

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