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

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ORF - LFT
    6h 23m
    $136–523

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus
    25h 27m
    $200–331

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    38h 47m
    $474–994

  4. Drive 1,147.9 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Lafayettecar car 1,147.9 mi
    20h 4m
    $210–303

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane RIC - LFT
    9h 9m
    $138–591

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    31h 3m
    $192–378

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,039.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Lafayette via Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 25h 27m.

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