There are 5 ways to get from Lawrence to Virginia Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCI - ORF
8h 49m$211–940Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
36h 11m$361–881Bus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
36h 50m$230–373Drive 1,202.3 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Virginia Beachcar 1,202.3 mi
20h 19m$220–317Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
38h 7m$287–552
Lawrence to Virginia Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Virginia Beach is to bus and fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $210 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Virginia Beach via St Louis Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 11m.
The distance between Lawrence and Virginia Beach is 1109 miles. The road distance is 1209.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Virginia Beach without a car is to train which takes 36h 11m and costs $360 - $900.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Lawrence to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Lawrence to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Virginia Beach is to train which takes 36h 11m and costs $360 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $380 and takes 36h 50m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Parks & 19Th via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 36h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Virginia Beach via St Louis Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 36h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lawrence to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Virginia Beach is 1h ahead of Lawrence. It is currently 10:44 PM in Lawrence and 11:44 PM in Virginia Beach.
Lawrence to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Virginia Beach is 1209 miles. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Lawrence to Virginia Beach.
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