There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 42m$167–832Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus
18h 50m$122–209Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
21h 38m$362–555Drive 714.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Virginia Beachcar 714.5 mi
12h 37m$123–177Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
25h 20m$504–783
Indianapolis to Virginia Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Virginia Beach via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
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 617 miles. The road distance is 718.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis 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 42m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 18h 50m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $800 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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Washington Union Station in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal 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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