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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2471
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 45m
    $40–72

  2. Drive 189.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Virginia Beachcar car 189.6 mi
    4h 6m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 4m
    $95–185

  4. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane RDU - ORF
    6h 33m
    $299–586

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dntc to Parks & 19Thbus bus 020 / ...
    10h 14m
    $53–101

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CLT - ORF
    7h 15m
    $134–511

Durham to Virginia Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Durham to Virginia Beach via Richmond and Richmond in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Parks & 19Th via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 8h 4m.

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