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

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

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SDF - ORF
    6h 4m
    $137–683

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Parkersburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkersburg to Morgantownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    22h 50m
    $104–263

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus 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
    $137–223

  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 33m
    $201–437

  5. Drive  658.2 mi

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

  6. 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
    $153–675

  7. Bus, train

    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
    $262–588

Louisville to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest 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, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Richmond in around 21h 25m.

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