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How to get fromNew Orleans to Virginia Beachby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, line 035 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MSY - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    5h 11m
    $237–1,132

  2. Drive  1,036.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Virginia Beachcar car 1,036.8 mi
    18h 11m
    $178–256

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    23h 25m
    $188–302

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    31h 9m
    $529–814

  5. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MSY - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    8h 16m
    $179–928

New Orleans to Virginia Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 970.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Virginia Beach via Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 23h 25m.

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