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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ATL - ORF
    5h 17m
    $167–282

  2. Drive 528.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Virginia Beachcar car 528.1 mi
    10h 4m
    $97–140

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    13h 37m
    $100–187

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    17h 5m
    $201–426

  5. Bus, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ATL - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    8h 25m
    $219–271

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    17h 48m
    $158–306

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Virginia Beach via Gainesville, Raleigh Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 13h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gainesville Station to Parks & 19Th via Greensboro, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 17h 5m.

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