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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    8h 24m
    $52–94

  2. Drive 257.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Virginia Beachcar car 257.5 mi
    5h 19m
    $47–68

  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
    $136–286

  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
    5h 59m
    $79–384

  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 40m
    $93–405

Roanoke to Virginia Beach by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Roanoke to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Alexandria, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly.

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