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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Bristolby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane ORF - TRI
    5h 45m
    $145–550

  2. Drive 398.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Bristolcar car 398.1 mi
    7h 45m
    $73–105

  3. Bus via Lynchburg

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    5. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    13h 36m
    $84–133

  4. Train, bus via Roanoke

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    4. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    17h 11m
    $173–344

  5. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ORF - AVL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Black Bear Resort to Bristoltaxi taxi
    9h 9m
    $338–648

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    13h 51m
    $98–138

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    16h 10m
    $137–235

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Bristol via Richmond, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center, 3rd St Station Slip D, Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, and Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 13h 36m.

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