There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Wake Forest by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Richmond
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
7h 50m$46–83Drive 169 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Wake Forestcar 169 mi
3h 48m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 6m$84–177Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
9h 1m$37–67
Virginia Beach to Wake Forest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Wake Forest is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Wake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Wake Forest. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Holding Ave at Brooks St via Richmond, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Triangle Town Center P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Wake Forest station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Wake Forest is 277 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Wake Forest without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 7h 50m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Virginia Beach to Wake Forest, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Wake Forest is to bus via Richmond which takes 7h 50m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Wake Forest, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, and Triangle Town Center P&R in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Raleigh Union Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform B in around 9h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Wake Forest is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Virginia Beach to Wake Forest.
There are 33+ hotels available in Wake Forest.