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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Albanyby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Albany by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORF - ALB
    6h 15m
    $439–784

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus bus Hampton
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Albany, NYbus bus Schenectady / ...
    12h 29m
    $53–137

  3. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    12h 15m
    $99–252

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    13h 55m
    $189–399

  5. Drive 484.3 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Albanycar car 484.3 mi
    9h 37m
    $89–128

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $138–571

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $124–404

Virginia Beach to Albany by bus

Calendar22Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Philadelphia and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 12h 15m.

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