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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    6h 15m
    $42–75

  2. Drive 185.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Raleighcar car 185.4 mi
    3h 50m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 21m
    $81–174

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORF - RDU
    6h 44m
    $298–583

  5. Line 020 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Parks & 19Th to Military Circle Mallbus bus 020
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    7h 26m
    $34–64

Virginia Beach to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to GoRaleigh Station via Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Raleigh Union Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 21m.

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