There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Gastonia by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norfolk International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Gastoniabus
5h 37m$102–501Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
10h 40m$59–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
12h 34m$115–267Drive 347.7 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Gastoniacar 347.7 mi
6h 49m$64–92Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
8h 2m$103–585Bus to Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Salisbury Park & Ridebus
- Fly from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SBY - CLT
7h 49m$116–528Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Greensboro to Gastonia Stationtrain Crescent
13h 6m$71–137
Virginia Beach to Gastonia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Gastonia is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Gastonia is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Gastonia via Richmond and Charlotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Gastonia station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Gastonia Station via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Gastonia is 339 miles. The road distance is 349.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Gastonia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Virginia Beach to Gastonia, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Gastonia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Gastonia is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Gastonia via Richmond and Charlotte in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Gastonia Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
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
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Gastonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Charlotte to Gastonia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $3–5
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Gastonia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Gastonia is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Virginia Beach to Gastonia.
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