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

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Nashville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ORF - BNA
    3h 12m
    $128–502

  2. Drive  687.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Nashvillecar car 687.9 mi
    12h 27m
    $118–170

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 10m
    $123–191

  4. Train, bus via Roanoke

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 8m
    $300–498

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 56m

Virginia Beach to Nashville by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nashville (BNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Nashville Bus Station via Richmond and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 17h 10m.

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