There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Knoxville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BRUNSWICK MD MARC wbtrain Marc
7h 17m$44–76Train
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BRUNSWICK MD MARC wbtrain Marc
9h 6m$79–175Drive 240.1 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Knoxvillecar 240.1 mi
4h 42m$44–64Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 391 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Harmony Park and Ridebus
- Take the taxi from Harmony Park and Ride to Knoxvilletaxi
4h 37m$108–409Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
8h 8m$46–76Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, train
- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to BRUNSWICK MD MARC wbtrain
5h 50m$99–507Fly Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BRUNSWICK MD MARC wbtrain
6h 32m$87–963Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
7h 2m$100–426
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Knoxville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Knoxville is to line 035 bus and fly and line 391 bus and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Knoxville. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via Washington Union Station and East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Knoxville. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at BRUNSWICK MD MARC wb via Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Knoxville is 273 miles. The road distance is 241.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Knoxville without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 17m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Virginia Beach to Knoxville, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Knoxville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Knoxville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Knoxville is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Knoxville, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Knoxville via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and BRUNSWICK MD MARC wb in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Knoxville via Washington Union Station, Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BRUNSWICK MD MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
Train from Washington Union Station to BRUNSWICK MD MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to BRUNSWICK MD MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from Washington Union Station to BRUNSWICK MD MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Harmony Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Knoxville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Beach to Knoxville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Knoxville is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Virginia Beach to Knoxville.
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