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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORF - AUS
    7h 24m
    $196–832

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    35h 47m
    $339–579

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus bus
    45h 4m
    $519–1,024

  4. Drive 1,486.6 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Austincar car 1,486.6 mi
    26h 10m
    $272–392

  5. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    38h 37m
    $248–489

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain train
    2d 2h
    $562–1,173

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train
    2d 8h
    $721–1,459

Virginia Beach to Austin by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,342.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Austin Doubletree University Area via Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Theater District Capitol WB, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 35h 47m.

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