What is the cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities?

The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities?

The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Virginia Beach and Tri-Cities?

No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot via Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center, 3rd St Station Slip D and Christiansburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities?

The distance between Virginia Beach and Tri-Cities is 370 miles. The road distance is 412.2 miles.

How do I travel from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities without a car?

The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities without a car is to bus via Lynchburg which takes 13h 46m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities bus from?

Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.

Bus or fly from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities?

The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Lynchburg, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities bus arrive?

Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities?

Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities.

Where can I stay near Tri-Cities?

There are 109+ hotels available in Tri-Cities.

Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane ORF - TRI
5h 29m
$116–510
Drive 409.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Tri-Citiescar 409.8 mi
7h 56m
$75–108
Bus via Lynchburg
1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
5. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
13h 46m
$116–173
Train, bus via Roanoke
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain
3. Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
4. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
17h 22m
$205–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus Highlands Rhythm
14h 1m
$130–178
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus Highlands Rhythm
16h 21m
$169–274
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Asheville, NCbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Tri Cities Airportshuttle
19h 18m
$320–389

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368.3 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Tri-Cities, TN, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Tri-Cities via Richmond, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center, 3rd St Station Slip D, Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, and Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 13h 46m.

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