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

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORF - SDF
    7h 1m
    $146–783

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    7h
    $103–439

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    24h 25m
    $186–290

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    27h 6m
    $447–746

  5. Drive  659.2 mi

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

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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, KYbus bus
    27h 51m
    $526–829

Virginia Beach to Louisville by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration24h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, 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, KY via Philadelphia Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 24h 25m.

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