There are 9 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Kentucky by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tri-State Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane ORF - HTS
7h 1m$119–445Fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORF - LEX
8h 3m$92–422Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
21h 50m$147–239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
24h 28m$218–459Drive 659.2 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Louisvillecar 659.2 mi
11h 17m$121–174Fly to Covington
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Covington (CVG)plane ORF - CVG
6h 4m$127–682Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORF - SDF
6h 44m$136–683Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus
23h 30m$147–260Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
27h 46m$261–599
Virginia Beach to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Kentucky is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Kentucky is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Kentucky is 396 miles. The road distance is 663 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Virginia Beach to Kentucky, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Kentucky is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 50m.
Virginia Beach to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Kentucky is 663 miles. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Virginia Beach to Kentucky.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Kentucky, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Louisville Bus Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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