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

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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAH - ORF
    6h 11m
    $248–734

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAH - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    9h 6m
    $190–880

  3. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    30h 43m
    $236–351

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    41h 32m
    $779–1,251

  5. Drive  1,360.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Virginia Beachcar car 1,360.4 mi
    23h 31m
    $249–359

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane HOU - ORF
    7h 7m
    $196–881

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    32h 43m
    $253–408

Houston to Virginia Beach by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$779Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,242.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Virginia Beach via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 30h 43m.

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