There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ROA - ORF
4h 30m$78–353Drive 260 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beachcar 260 mi
5h 24m$48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
9h 51m$58–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
13h 15m$139–303Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Roanoke-ROA to Virginia Beach260 mi
5h 24m
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Roanoke Airport (ROA) and Virginia Beach is 230 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $75 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 13h 15m.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Virginia Beach.
What companies run services between Roanoke Airport (ROA), USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Roanoke Campbell Court, Roanoke, Alexandria, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Roanoke-ROA to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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