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How to get fromAustin to Virginia Beachby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane AUS - ORF
    7h 28m
    $226–982

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    36h 16m
    $280–448

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    41h 42m
    $662–1,067

  4. Drive  1,486.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Virginia Beachcar car 1,486.5 mi
    26h 9m
    $263–380

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 6h
    $1,224–1,915

Austin to Virginia Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,343.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Virginia Beach via Downtown Houston, Pierce St @ Smith St, Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 36h 16m.

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