There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MSP - ORF
5h 20m$167–732Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane MSP - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
8h 16m$147–677Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus
31h 50m$190–364Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus
35h 12m$316–668Drive 1,264.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Virginia Beachcar 1,264.2 mi
21h 59m$231–334Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
35h 38m$378–856
Minneapolis to Virginia Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach is to bus which costs $190 - $370 and takes 31h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Newtown Road Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Virginia Beach is 1075 miles. The road distance is 1271.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 31h 50m and costs $190 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 31h 50m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $900 and takes 35h 38m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Virginia Beach via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 31h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Virginia Beach is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 2:31 PM in Minneapolis and 3:31 PM in Virginia Beach.
Minneapolis to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Virginia Beach is 1272 miles. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Minneapolis to Virginia Beach.
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