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How to get fromGalveston to Virginia Beachby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Galveston to Virginia Beach by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane HOU - ORF
    7h 45m
    $283–935

  2. Taxi, line 247 bus, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, line 035 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Dallas Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Travis St @ Dallas St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    4. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAH - ORF
    5. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    7h 50m
    $233–689

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    33h 31m

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    40h 4m

  5. Drive 1,379.8 mi

    1. Drive from Galveston to Virginia Beachcar car 1,379.8 mi
    24h
    $252–364

  6. Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAH - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    10h 38m

  7. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    44h 1m

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,270 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Galveston to Virginia Beach. However, you can take the taxi to El Dorado Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 040 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Shore & Pleasure House, then take the line 035 bus to Pacific & 26Th. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to El Dorado Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Magnolia Transit Center, walk to Houston Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Richmond, then take the bus to Virginia Beach.

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