There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IND - ORF
6h 37m$127–582Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
21h 43m$198–416Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
24h 5m$130–244Drive 714.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Virginia Beachcar 714.5 mi
12h 37m$131–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
25h 20m$266–581
Indianapolis to Virginia Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach is to bus which costs $130 - $250 and takes 24h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Alexandria and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Virginia Beach is 619 miles. The road distance is 718.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 43m and costs $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 24h 5m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 25h 20m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Virginia Beach via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 24h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Virginia Beach is 719 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach.
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