There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORF - CHS
3h 47m$240–620Drive 421.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Folly Beachcar 421.7 mi
8h 40m$77–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
11h 16m$309–464Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
14h 13m$156–226Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RIC - CHS
6h 20m$187–686
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $240 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Richmond and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Folly Beach station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Folly Beach is 393 miles. The road distance is 424.2 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $300 - $470.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Folly Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Folly Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $300 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 13m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Folly Beach, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Folly Beach via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach via Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, and Charleston Bus Station in around 14h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–480
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Folly Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Folly Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Folly Beach is 424 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Virginia Beach to Folly Beach.
There are 1946+ hotels available in Folly Beach.









