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

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia to Raleigh by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    6h 26m
    $40–66

  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 22m
    $72–184

  4. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    3h 54m
    $555–1,205

  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
    $34–54

  6. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 25m
    $60–406

  7. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5h 11m
    $147–324

Virginia to Raleigh by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to GoRaleigh Station via Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Raleigh Union Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 22m.

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