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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    8h 58m
    $100–214

  2. Drive 221.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Burlingtoncar car 221.1 mi
    4h 41m
    $41–59

  3. Bus via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2471
    9h 26m
    $53–107

  4. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORF - GSO
    6h 53m
    $320–1,079

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    10h 37m
    $48–96

  6. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORF - RDU
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $401–608

  7. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORF - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $139–591

Virginia Beach to Burlington by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Burlington, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Burlington Amtrak Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Burlington Amtrak Station via Richmond, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Greensboro in around 9h 26m.

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