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

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SDF - ORF
    6h 14m
    $157–783

  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
    $144–236

  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
    $211–517

  5. 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
    $272–698

Louisville to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) 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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