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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SDF - ORF
    6h 4m
    $357–833

  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 Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    21h 30m
    $211–323

  4. Bus, train via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station 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
    $276–541

  5. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BNA - ORF
    7h 31m
    $130–504

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    27h 28m
    $321–600

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    28h 15m
    $322–664

Louisville to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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 Bus Station to Virginia Beach via Nashville Bus Station, Charlottesville Union Station, W Main St at The Flats, Charlottesville, and Richmond in around 21h 30m.

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