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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus N2601
    6h 15m

  2. Drive 175.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Virginia Beachcar car 175.4 mi
    3h 5m
    $32–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 2m
    $43–522

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHO - ORF
    4h 15m
    $133–464

  5. Bus, train, line 020 bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Rd Station to Parks & 19Thbus bus 020 / ...
    7h 35m

Charlottesville to Virginia Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Virginia Beach via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, and Richmond in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Alexandria, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 9h 2m.

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