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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    7h
    $87–177

  2. Drive 186.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Virginia Beachcar car 186.7 mi
    3h 46m
    $35–50

  3. Bus via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    7h 18m
    $41–74

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane RDU - ORF
    5h 58m
    $298–582

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    7h 35m
    $37–67

Raleigh to Virginia Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Virginia Beach via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 7h 18m.

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