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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    8h 20m
    $49–75

  2. Drive  257.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Virginia Beachcar car 257.5 mi
    5h 20m
    $46–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    11h 48m
    $229–363

  4. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ROA - ORF
    6h 18m
    $114–584

  5. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LYH - ORF
    8h 55m
    $136–626

Roanoke to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Virginia Beach via Lynchburg Transit Center and Richmond in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Alexandria, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 11h 48m.

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