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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LEX - ORF
    5h 20m
    $151–617

  2. Drive  658.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Virginia Beachcar car 658.2 mi
    11h 17m
    $121–174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    21h 25m
    $144–231

  4. Bus, train via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    24h 58m
    $380–637

  5. Fly from Tri-State Airport

    1. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane HTS - ORF
    6h 25m
    $142–612

  6. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SDF - ORF
    6h 20m
    $157–783

  7. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CVG - ORF
    6h 10m
    $156–832

  8. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    28h 40m
    $527–828

Kentucky to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Virginia Beach via Nashville Bus Station, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Richmond in around 21h 25m.

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