There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ORF - AUS
7h 45m$186–782Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
35h 47m$317–546Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus
45h 14m$429–954Drive 1,486.6 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Austincar 1,486.6 mi
26h 8m$272–392Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Lynchburg to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain
2d 3h$470–1,062Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain
2d 8h$586–1,354
Virginia Beach to Austin by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Austin is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 26h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Austin is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Austin. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area via Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station and Hyatt Regency Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Austin via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Austin is 1351 miles. The road distance is 1495.3 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 35h 47m and costs $310 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Virginia Beach to Austin, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Austin is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 35h 47m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Austin is 1h behind Virginia Beach. It is currently 9:41 PM in Virginia Beach and 8:41 PM in Austin.
Virginia Beach to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Austin is 1495 miles. It takes approximately 26h 8m to drive from Virginia Beach to Austin.
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