There are 6 ways to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ILM - ORF
4h 31m$320–629Drive 243.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beachcar 243.8 mi
5h 6m$45–65Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Take the taxi from Wilmington-Airport-ILM to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane OAJ - ORF
5h 59m$216–559Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0658s
8h 36m$61–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wilmington-ILM to Virginia Beach243.8 mi
5h 6mFly Wilmington International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane ILM - PHF
- Take the bus from Newport News to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 31m$75–353
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $320 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and arriving at Parks & 19Th via Military & Poplar Hall and Newtown Rd Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Wilmington Airport (ILM) and Virginia Beach is 226 miles. The road distance is 245.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $320 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 36m.
Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach is 245 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Virginia Beach.
What companies run services between Wilmington Airport (ILM), USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newport News to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wilmington-ILM to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
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