What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $220 - $950.

How far is it from Iowa to Virginia Beach?

The distance between Iowa and Virginia Beach is 1015 miles. The road distance is 1180.1 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Virginia Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 31h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Virginia Beach?

The best way to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 40m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 2:43 PM in Iowa and 3:43 PM in Virginia Beach.

Can I drive from Iowa to Virginia Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Virginia Beach is 1180 miles. It takes approximately 20h 30m to drive from Iowa to Virginia Beach.

Where can I stay near Virginia Beach?

There are 1414+ hotels available in Virginia Beach.

Iowa to Virginia Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DSM - ORF
5h 7m
$228–936
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MLI - ORF
7h 23m
$143–556
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus
31h 40m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
34h 40m
Drive 1,173.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Virginia Beachcar 1,173.2 mi
20h 30m
$215–310
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ALO - ORF
7h 43m
$169–637
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane OMA - ORF
7h 42m
$226–933
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
39h 35m

Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Virginia Beach.

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Distance: 1,009.3 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Virginia Beach via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 31h 40m.

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