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

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There are 9 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Louisville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORF - SDF
    6h 49m
    $356–833

  2. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    9h 4m
    $118–532

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 32m
    $164–294

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 57m
    $258–519

  5. Drive 659.2 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Louisvillecar car 659.2 mi
    11h 17m
    $121–174

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    6h 54m
    $178–849

  7. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ORF - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 52m
    $130–497

  8. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    23h 55m
    $159–300

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 46m
    $321–664

Virginia Beach to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Louisville Bus Station via Richmond, Downtown Transit Station, W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 20h 32m.

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