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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. Bus via Lynchburg

    cheapest
    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 29m
    $71–117

  3. 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 5m
    $160–328

  4. Drive 398.2 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Bristolcar car 398.2 mi
    7h 45m
    $73–105

  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 45m
    $85–122

  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 4m
    $124–219

Virginia Beach to Bristol by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Bristol, VA, 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 Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot via Richmond, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center, 3rd St Station Slip D, Exit 118 - Park and Ride, and Christiansburg in around 13h 29m.

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